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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.56, 995.48 and 455.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.56, 995.48 and 455.93 is: 629.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.56 : 995.48 = 455.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.56/995.48 = 455.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.56x = 995.48 × 455.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.56x = 453,864.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,864.22/721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.00

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