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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.44, 999.63 and 462.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.44, 999.63 and 462.27 is: 637.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.44 : 999.63 = 462.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.44/999.63 = 462.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.44x = 999.63 × 462.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.44x = 462,098.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,098.96/724.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.87

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