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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.02, 996.55 and 456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.02, 996.55 and 456.30 is: 629.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.02 : 996.55 = 456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.02/996.55 = 456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.02x = 996.55 × 456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.02x = 454,719.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,719.53/722.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.79

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