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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.59, 998.33 and 443.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.59, 998.33 and 443.69 is: 612.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.59 : 998.33 = 443.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.59/998.33 = 443.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.59x = 998.33 × 443.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.59x = 442,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,941.83/723.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.15

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