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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.77, 999.69 and 462.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.77, 999.69 and 462.69 is: 638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.77 : 999.69 = 462.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.77/999.69 = 462.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.77x = 999.69 × 462.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.77x = 462,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,546.57/724.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.20

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