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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.61, 999.75 and 462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.61, 999.75 and 462.62 is: 638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.61 : 999.75 = 462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.61/999.75 = 462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.61x = 999.75 × 462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.61x = 462,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,504.35/724.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.28

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