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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.23, 993.26 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.23, 993.26 and 454.68 is: 627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.23 : 993.26 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.23/993.26 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.23x = 993.26 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.23x = 451,616.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,616.59/720.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.05

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