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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.02, 993.30 and 454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.02, 993.30 and 454.34 is: 626.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.02 : 993.30 = 454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.02/993.30 = 454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.02x = 993.30 × 454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.02x = 451,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,296.70/720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.78

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