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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.08, 996.06 and 459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.08, 996.06 and 459.64 is: 634.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.08 : 996.06 = 459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.08/996.06 = 459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.08x = 996.06 × 459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.08x = 457,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,829.02/722.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.04

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