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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.04, 997 and 456.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.04, 997 and 456.96 is: 630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.04 : 997 = 456.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.04/997 = 456.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.04x = 997 × 456.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.04x = 455,589.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,589.12/723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.10

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