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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.90, 998.94 and 413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.90, 998.94 and 413.40 is: 570.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.90 : 998.94 = 413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.90/998.94 = 413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.90x = 998.94 × 413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.90x = 412,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,961.80/723.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.47

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