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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.16, 996.21 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.16, 996.21 and 459.90 is: 634.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.16 : 996.21 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.16/996.21 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.16x = 996.21 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.16x = 458,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,156.98/722.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.43

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