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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.59, 999.41 and 459.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.59, 999.41 and 459.11 is: 633.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.59 : 999.41 = 459.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.59/999.41 = 459.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.59x = 999.41 × 459.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.59x = 458,839.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,839.33/724.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.24

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