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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.57, 998.48 and 443.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.57, 998.48 and 443.81 is: 612.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.57 : 998.48 = 443.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.57/998.48 = 443.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.57x = 998.48 × 443.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.57x = 443,131.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,131.53/723.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.42

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