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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.69, 998.69 and 462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.69, 998.69 and 462.16 is: 637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.69 : 998.69 = 462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.69/998.69 = 462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.69x = 998.69 × 462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.69x = 461,554.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,554.57/723.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.78

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