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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.48, 996.24 and 460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.48, 996.24 and 460.16 is: 634.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.48 : 996.24 = 460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.48/996.24 = 460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.48x = 996.24 × 460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.48x = 458,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,429.80/722.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.52

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