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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.06, 999.78 and 462.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.06, 999.78 and 462.98 is: 638.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.06 : 999.78 = 462.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.06/999.78 = 462.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.06x = 999.78 × 462.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.06x = 462,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,878.14/725.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.40

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