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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.23, 995.45 and 459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.23, 995.45 and 459.20 is: 633.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.23 : 995.45 = 459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.23/995.45 = 459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.23x = 995.45 × 459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.23x = 457,103.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,103.37/721.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.78

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