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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.22, 999.58 and 462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.22, 999.58 and 462.18 is: 637.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.22 : 999.58 = 462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.22/999.58 = 462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.22x = 999.58 × 462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.22x = 461,985.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,985.88/724.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.91

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