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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.47, 999.68 and 413.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.47, 999.68 and 413.97 is: 571.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.47 : 999.68 = 413.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.47/999.68 = 413.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.47x = 999.68 × 413.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.47x = 413,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,837.53/724.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.23

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