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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.44, 998.24 and 408.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.44, 998.24 and 408.62 is: 563.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.44 : 998.24 = 408.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.44/998.24 = 408.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.44x = 998.24 × 408.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.44x = 407,900.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,900.83/723.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.84

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