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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.45, 998.33 and 461.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.45, 998.33 and 461.55 is: 636.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.45 : 998.33 = 461.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.45/998.33 = 461.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.45x = 998.33 × 461.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.45x = 460,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,776.90/723.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.92

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