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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.44, 998.20 and 408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.44, 998.20 and 408.60 is: 563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.44 : 998.20 = 408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.44/998.20 = 408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.44x = 998.20 × 408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.44x = 407,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,864.52/723.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.78

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