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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.14, 999.54 and 462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.14, 999.54 and 462.11 is: 637.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.14 : 999.54 = 462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.14/999.54 = 462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.14x = 999.54 × 462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.14x = 461,892.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,892.43/724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.85

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