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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.16, 999.23 and 409.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.16, 999.23 and 409.43 is: 564.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.16 : 999.23 = 409.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.16/999.23 = 409.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.16x = 999.23 × 409.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.16x = 409,115.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,115.19/724.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.95

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