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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.70, 994.28 and 455.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.70, 994.28 and 455.05 is: 627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.70 : 994.28 = 455.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.70/994.28 = 455.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.70x = 994.28 × 455.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.70x = 452,446.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,446.08/720.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.79

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