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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.87, 999.83 and 462.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.87, 999.83 and 462.77 is: 638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.87 : 999.83 = 462.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.87/999.83 = 462.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.87x = 999.83 × 462.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.87x = 462,688.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,688.63/724.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.30

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