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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.81, 998.42 and 428.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.81, 998.42 and 428.79 is: 591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.81 : 998.42 = 428.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.81/998.42 = 428.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.81x = 998.42 × 428.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.81x = 428,110.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,110.37/723.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.47

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