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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.71, 1,000.44 and 462.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.71, 1,000.44 and 462.87 is: 638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.71 : 1,000.44 = 462.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.71/1,000.44 = 462.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.71x = 1,000.44 × 462.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.71x = 463,073.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,073.66/724.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.98

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