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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.43, 994.41 and 451.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.43, 994.41 and 451.39 is: 623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.43 : 994.41 = 451.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.43/994.41 = 451.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.43x = 994.41 × 451.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.43x = 448,866.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,866.11/720.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.06

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