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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.82, 997.74 and 461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.82, 997.74 and 461.20 is: 636.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.82 : 997.74 = 461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.82/997.74 = 461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.82x = 997.74 × 461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.82x = 460,157.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,157.69/722.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.61

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