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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.95, 998.06 and 484.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.95, 998.06 and 484.58 is: 668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.95 : 998.06 = 484.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.95/998.06 = 484.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.95x = 998.06 × 484.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.95x = 483,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,639.99/723.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.06

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