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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.67, 997.32 and 461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.67, 997.32 and 461.04 is: 636.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.67 : 997.32 = 461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.67/997.32 = 461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.67x = 997.32 × 461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.67x = 459,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,804.41/722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.26

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