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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.46, 999.52 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.46, 999.52 and 409.68 is: 565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.46 : 999.52 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.46/999.52 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.46x = 999.52 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.46x = 409,482.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,482.33/724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.23

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