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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.67, 997.17 and 457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.67, 997.17 and 457.16 is: 630.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.67 : 997.17 = 457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.67/997.17 = 457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.67x = 997.17 × 457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.67x = 455,861.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,861.25/722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.80

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