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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.04, 997.55 and 461.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.04, 997.55 and 461.21 is: 636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.04 : 997.55 = 461.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.04/997.55 = 461.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.04x = 997.55 × 461.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.04x = 460,074.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,074.47/723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.31

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