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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.88, 994.44 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.88, 994.44 and 458.44 is: 632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.88 : 994.44 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.88/994.44 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.88x = 994.44 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.88x = 455,891.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,891.07/720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.41

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