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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.66, 997.38 and 453.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.66, 997.38 and 453.62 is: 626.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.66 : 997.38 = 453.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.66/997.38 = 453.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.66x = 997.38 × 453.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.66x = 452,431.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,431.52/722.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.06

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