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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.54, 998.40 and 443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.54, 998.40 and 443.84 is: 612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.54 : 998.40 = 443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.54/998.40 = 443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.54x = 998.40 × 443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.54x = 443,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,129.86/723.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.45

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