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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.77, 996.26 and 456.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.77, 996.26 and 456.29 is: 629.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.77 : 996.26 = 456.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.77/996.26 = 456.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.77x = 996.26 × 456.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.77x = 454,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,583.48/721.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.82

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