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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.13, 998.30 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.13, 998.30 and 458.44 is: 632.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.13 : 998.30 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.13/998.30 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.13x = 998.30 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.13x = 457,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,660.65/724.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.01

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