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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.48, 994.86 and 459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.48, 994.86 and 459.16 is: 633.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.48 : 994.86 = 459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.48/994.86 = 459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.48x = 994.86 × 459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.48x = 456,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,799.92/721.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.14

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