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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.91, 998.98 and 404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.91, 998.98 and 404.88 is: 558.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.91 : 998.98 = 404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.91/998.98 = 404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.91x = 998.98 × 404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.91x = 404,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,467.02/723.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.73

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