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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.17, 998.01 and 461.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.17, 998.01 and 461.54 is: 636.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.17 : 998.01 = 461.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.17/998.01 = 461.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.17x = 998.01 × 461.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.17x = 460,621.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,621.54/723.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.95

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