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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.02, 997.47 and 457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.02, 997.47 and 457.34 is: 630.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.02 : 997.47 = 457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.02/997.47 = 457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.02x = 997.47 × 457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.02x = 456,177.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,177.94/723.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.94

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