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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.96, 995.88 and 459.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.96, 995.88 and 459.76 is: 634.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.96 : 995.88 = 459.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.96/995.88 = 459.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.96x = 995.88 × 459.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.96x = 457,865.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,865.79/721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.20

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