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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.29, 997.62 and 461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.29, 997.62 and 461.18 is: 636.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.29 : 997.62 = 461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.29/997.62 = 461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.29x = 997.62 × 461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.29x = 460,077.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,077.40/723.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.09

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