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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.60, 999.27 and 462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.60, 999.27 and 462.16 is: 637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.60 : 999.27 = 462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.60/999.27 = 462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.60x = 999.27 × 462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.60x = 461,822.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,822.62/724.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.35

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