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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.48, 997.62 and 461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.48, 997.62 and 461.16 is: 635.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.48 : 997.62 = 461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.48/997.62 = 461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.48x = 997.62 × 461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.48x = 460,062.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,062.44/723.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.90

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