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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.25, 996.17 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.25, 996.17 and 456.84 is: 630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.25 : 996.17 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.25/996.17 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.25x = 996.17 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.25x = 455,088.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,088.02/722.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.10

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