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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.87, 994.78 and 458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.87, 994.78 and 458.88 is: 633.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.87 : 994.78 = 458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.87/994.78 = 458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.87x = 994.78 × 458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.87x = 456,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,484.65/720.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.24

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