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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.95, 994.30 and 468.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.95, 994.30 and 468.94 is: 646.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.95 : 994.30 = 468.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.95/994.30 = 468.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.95x = 994.30 × 468.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.95x = 466,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,266.57/720.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.74

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