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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.55, 998.40 and 408.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.55, 998.40 and 408.79 is: 564.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.55 : 998.40 = 408.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.55/998.40 = 408.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.55x = 998.40 × 408.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.55x = 408,130.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,130.94/723.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.07

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