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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.72, 998.63 and 408.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.72, 998.63 and 408.95 is: 564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.72 : 998.63 = 408.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.72/998.63 = 408.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.72x = 998.63 × 408.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.72x = 408,384.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,384.75/723.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.29

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