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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.45, 999.65 and 409.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.45, 999.65 and 409.67 is: 565.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.45 : 999.65 = 409.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.45/999.65 = 409.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.45x = 999.65 × 409.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.45x = 409,530.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,530.14/724.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.30

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