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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.46, 999.78 and 429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.46, 999.78 and 429.80 is: 593.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.46 : 999.78 = 429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.46/999.78 = 429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.46x = 999.78 × 429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.46x = 429,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,705.44/724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.14

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