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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.53, 998.40 and 424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.53, 998.40 and 424.70 is: 586.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.53 : 998.40 = 424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.53/998.40 = 424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.53x = 998.40 × 424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.53x = 424,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,020.48/723.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.04

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