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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.24, 996.54 and 459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.24, 996.54 and 459.80 is: 634.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.24 : 996.54 = 459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.24/996.54 = 459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.24x = 996.54 × 459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.24x = 458,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,209.09/722.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.43

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