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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 995.99 and 459.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 995.99 and 459.59 is: 634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 995.99 = 459.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/995.99 = 459.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 995.99 × 459.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 457,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,739.77/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.32

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