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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.42, 997.79 and 461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.42, 997.79 and 461.52 is: 636.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.42 : 997.79 = 461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.42/997.79 = 461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.42x = 997.79 × 461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.42x = 460,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,497.73/723.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.56

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