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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.58, 996.41 and 456.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.58, 996.41 and 456.50 is: 630.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.58 : 996.41 = 456.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.58/996.41 = 456.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.58x = 996.41 × 456.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.58x = 454,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,864.80/721.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.38

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