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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.08, 997.14 and 461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.08, 997.14 and 461 is: 635.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.08 : 997.14 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.08/997.14 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.08x = 997.14 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.08x = 459,681.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,681.54/723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.73

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