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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.50, 998.44 and 413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.50, 998.44 and 413 is: 569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.50 : 998.44 = 413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.50/998.44 = 413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.50x = 998.44 × 413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.50x = 412,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,355.72/723.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.95

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