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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722, 996 and 460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722, 996 and 460 is: 634.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722 : 996 = 460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722/996 = 460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722x = 996 × 460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722x = 458,160
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,160/722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.57

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