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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.96, 996.15 and 456.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.96, 996.15 and 456.49 is: 629.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.96 : 996.15 = 456.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.96/996.15 = 456.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.96x = 996.15 × 456.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.96x = 454,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,732.51/721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.86

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