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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.73, 997.53 and 460.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.73, 997.53 and 460.71 is: 635.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.73 : 997.53 = 460.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.73/997.53 = 460.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.73x = 997.53 × 460.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.73x = 459,572.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,572.05/722.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.88

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