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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.44, 998.38 and 428.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.44, 998.38 and 428.72 is: 591.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.44 : 998.38 = 428.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.44/998.38 = 428.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.44x = 998.38 × 428.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.44x = 428,025.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,025.47/723.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.65

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