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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.70, 998.67 and 443.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.70, 998.67 and 443.98 is: 612.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.70 : 998.67 = 443.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.70/998.67 = 443.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.70x = 998.67 × 443.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.70x = 443,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,389.51/723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.67

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