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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.80, 998.84 and 413.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.80, 998.84 and 413.30 is: 570.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.80 : 998.84 = 413.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.80/998.84 = 413.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.80x = 998.84 × 413.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.80x = 412,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,818.48/723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.35

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