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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.73, 998.90 and 461.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.73, 998.90 and 461.70 is: 637.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.73 : 998.90 = 461.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.73/998.90 = 461.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.73x = 998.90 × 461.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.73x = 461,192.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,192.13/723.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.24

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