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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.98, 996.48 and 459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.98, 996.48 and 459.94 is: 634.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.98 : 996.48 = 459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.98/996.48 = 459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.98x = 996.48 × 459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.98x = 458,321.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,321.01/721.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.81

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