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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.12, 998.07 and 461.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.12, 998.07 and 461.10 is: 636.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.12 : 998.07 = 461.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.12/998.07 = 461.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.12x = 998.07 × 461.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.12x = 460,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,210.08/723.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.42

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