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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.79, 996.23 and 459.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.79, 996.23 and 459.75 is: 634.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.79 : 996.23 = 459.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.79/996.23 = 459.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.79x = 996.23 × 459.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.79x = 458,014.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,014.44/721.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.56

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