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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.38, 998.58 and 461.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.38, 998.58 and 461.74 is: 637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.38 : 998.58 = 461.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.38/998.58 = 461.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.38x = 998.58 × 461.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.38x = 461,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,084.33/723.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.40

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