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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.50, 998.06 and 454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.50, 998.06 and 454.26 is: 626.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.50 : 998.06 = 454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.50/998.06 = 454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.50x = 998.06 × 454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.50x = 453,378.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,378.74/723.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.65

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