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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725, 999.11 and 462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725, 999.11 and 462.56 is: 637.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725 : 999.11 = 462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725/999.11 = 462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725x = 999.11 × 462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725x = 462,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,146.01/725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.44

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