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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.30, 999.93 and 462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.30, 999.93 and 462.22 is: 638.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.30 : 999.93 = 462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.30/999.93 = 462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.30x = 999.93 × 462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.30x = 462,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,187.64/724.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.12

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