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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.42, 996.58 and 457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.42, 996.58 and 457.20 is: 630.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.42 : 996.58 = 457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.42/996.58 = 457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.42x = 996.58 × 457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.42x = 455,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,636.38/722.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.71

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