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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.52, 998.32 and 443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.52, 998.32 and 443.80 is: 612.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.52 : 998.32 = 443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.52/998.32 = 443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.52x = 998.32 × 443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.52x = 443,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,054.42/723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.36

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