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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.94, 998.97 and 413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.94, 998.97 and 413.50 is: 570.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.94 : 998.97 = 413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.94/998.97 = 413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.94x = 998.97 × 413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.94x = 413,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,074.10/723.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.59

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