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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.75, 998.24 and 458.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.75, 998.24 and 458.34 is: 632.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.75 : 998.24 = 458.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.75/998.24 = 458.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.75x = 998.24 × 458.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.75x = 457,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,531.03/723.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.17

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