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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.87, 997.23 and 460.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.87, 997.23 and 460.72 is: 635.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.87 : 997.23 = 460.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.87/997.23 = 460.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.87x = 997.23 × 460.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.87x = 459,443.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,443.81/722.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.58

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