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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.75, 998.55 and 443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.75, 998.55 and 443.91 is: 612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.75 : 998.55 = 443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.75/998.55 = 443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.75x = 998.55 × 443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.75x = 443,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,266.33/723.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.46

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