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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.87, 995.85 and 459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.87, 995.85 and 459.72 is: 634.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.87 : 995.85 = 459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.87/995.85 = 459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.87x = 995.85 × 459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.87x = 457,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,812.16/721.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.21

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