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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.68, 996.03 and 460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.68, 996.03 and 460.32 is: 635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.68 : 996.03 = 460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.68/996.03 = 460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.68x = 996.03 × 460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.68x = 458,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,492.53/721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.31

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