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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.67, 998.70 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.67, 998.70 and 462.04 is: 637.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.67 : 998.70 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.67/998.70 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.67x = 998.70 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.67x = 461,439.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,439.35/723.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.64

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