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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.26, 999.46 and 462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.26, 999.46 and 462.54 is: 638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.26 : 999.46 = 462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.26/999.46 = 462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.26x = 999.46 × 462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.26x = 462,290.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,290.23/724.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.29

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