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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.96, 998.73 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.96, 998.73 and 462.24 is: 637.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.96 : 998.73 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.96/998.73 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.96x = 998.73 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.96x = 461,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,652.96/723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.68

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