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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.72, 997.79 and 460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.72, 997.79 and 460.88 is: 636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.72 : 997.79 = 460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.72/997.79 = 460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.72x = 997.79 × 460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.72x = 459,854.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,854.16/722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.29

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