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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.46, 999.73 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.46, 999.73 and 413.96 is: 571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.46 : 999.73 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.46/999.73 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.46x = 999.73 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.46x = 413,848.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,848.23/724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.25

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