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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.18, 997.68 and 460.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.18, 997.68 and 460.74 is: 635.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.18 : 997.68 = 460.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.18/997.68 = 460.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.18x = 997.68 × 460.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.18x = 459,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,671.08/723.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.62

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