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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.03, 1,000.18 and 459.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.03, 1,000.18 and 459.03 is: 633.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.03 : 1,000.18 = 459.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.03/1,000.18 = 459.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.03x = 1,000.18 × 459.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.03x = 459,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,105.33/725.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.22

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