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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.54, 998.45 and 428.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.54, 998.45 and 428.90 is: 591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.54 : 998.45 = 428.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.54/998.45 = 428.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.54x = 998.45 × 428.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.54x = 428,235.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,235.56/723.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.86

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