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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.36, 995.68 and 459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.36, 995.68 and 459.92 is: 633.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.36 : 995.68 = 459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.36/995.68 = 459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.36x = 995.68 × 459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.36x = 457,933.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,933.15/722.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.94

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