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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.48, 994.40 and 458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.48, 994.40 and 458.80 is: 633.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.48 : 994.40 = 458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.48/994.40 = 458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.48x = 994.40 × 458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.48x = 456,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,230.72/720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.23

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