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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.84, 998.64 and 462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.84, 998.64 and 462.30 is: 637.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.84 : 998.64 = 462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.84/998.64 = 462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.84x = 998.64 × 462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.84x = 461,671.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,671.27/723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.81

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