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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.62, 998.60 and 461.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.62, 998.60 and 461.63 is: 637.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.62 : 998.60 = 461.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.62/998.60 = 461.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.62x = 998.60 × 461.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.62x = 460,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,976.42/723.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.05

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