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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.54, 994.05 and 458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.54, 994.05 and 458.46 is: 632.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.54 : 994.05 = 458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.54/994.05 = 458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.54x = 994.05 × 458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.54x = 455,732.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,732.16/720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.49

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