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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.74, 995.76 and 456.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.74, 995.76 and 456.18 is: 629.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.74 : 995.76 = 456.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.74/995.76 = 456.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.74x = 995.76 × 456.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.74x = 454,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,245.80/721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.38

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