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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.89, 997.98 and 458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.89, 997.98 and 458.20 is: 631.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.89 : 997.98 = 458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.89/997.98 = 458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.89x = 997.98 × 458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.89x = 457,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,274.44/723.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.69

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