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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.45, 997.34 and 486.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.45, 997.34 and 486.98 is: 671.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.45 : 997.34 = 486.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.45/997.34 = 486.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.45x = 997.34 × 486.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.45x = 485,677.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,677.21/723.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.33

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