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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.17, 994.92 and 458.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.17, 994.92 and 458.73 is: 632.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.17 : 994.92 = 458.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.17/994.92 = 458.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.17x = 994.92 × 458.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.17x = 456,399.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,399.65/721.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.86

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