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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.48, 999.53 and 462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.48, 999.53 and 462.64 is: 638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.48 : 999.53 = 462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.48/999.53 = 462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.48x = 999.53 × 462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.48x = 462,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,422.56/724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.28

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