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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.21, 998.37 and 461.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.21, 998.37 and 461.39 is: 636.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.21 : 998.37 = 461.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.21/998.37 = 461.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.21x = 998.37 × 461.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.21x = 460,632.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,632.94/723.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.93

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