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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.46, 994.18 and 454.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.46, 994.18 and 454.94 is: 627.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.46 : 994.18 = 454.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.46/994.18 = 454.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.46x = 994.18 × 454.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.46x = 452,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,292.25/720.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.78

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