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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.57, 998.52 and 413.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.57, 998.52 and 413.07 is: 570.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.57 : 998.52 = 413.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.57/998.52 = 413.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.57x = 998.52 × 413.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.57x = 412,458.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,458.66/723.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.03

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