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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.97, 998.42 and 487.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.97, 998.42 and 487.72 is: 672.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.97 : 998.42 = 487.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.97/998.42 = 487.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.97x = 998.42 × 487.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.97x = 486,949.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,949.40/723.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.61

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