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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.45, 993.87 and 458.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.45, 993.87 and 458.55 is: 632.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.45 : 993.87 = 458.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.45/993.87 = 458.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.45x = 993.87 × 458.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.45x = 455,739.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,739.09/720.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.58

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