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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.51, 998.40 and 461.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.51, 998.40 and 461.50 is: 636.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.51 : 998.40 = 461.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.51/998.40 = 461.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.51x = 998.40 × 461.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.51x = 460,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,761.60/723.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.84

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