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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.22, 996.82 and 460.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.22, 996.82 and 460.18 is: 635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.22 : 996.82 = 460.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.22/996.82 = 460.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.22x = 996.82 × 460.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.22x = 458,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,716.63/722.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.15

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