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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.74, 995.73 and 456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.74, 995.73 and 456.20 is: 629.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.74 : 995.73 = 456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.74/995.73 = 456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.74x = 995.73 × 456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.74x = 454,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,255.66/721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.39

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