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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.47, 998.39 and 412.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.47, 998.39 and 412.97 is: 569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.47 : 998.39 = 412.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.47/998.39 = 412.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.47x = 998.39 × 412.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.47x = 412,305.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,305.55/723.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.90

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