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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.30, 994.86 and 459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.30, 994.86 and 459.08 is: 633.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.30 : 994.86 = 459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.30/994.86 = 459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.30x = 994.86 × 459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.30x = 456,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,720.33/721.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.19

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