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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.26, 999 and 462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.26, 999 and 462.60 is: 638.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.26 : 999 = 462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.26/999 = 462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.26x = 999 × 462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.26x = 462,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,137.40/724.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.08

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