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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.66, 994.14 and 458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.66, 994.14 and 458.40 is: 632.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.66 : 994.14 = 458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.66/994.14 = 458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.66x = 994.14 × 458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.66x = 455,713.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,713.78/720.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.36

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