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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.25, 996.71 and 460.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.25, 996.71 and 460.53 is: 635.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.25 : 996.71 = 460.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.25/996.71 = 460.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.25x = 996.71 × 460.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.25x = 459,012.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,012.55/722.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.53

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