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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.11, 1,000.44 and 463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.11, 1,000.44 and 463.12 is: 638.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.11 : 1,000.44 = 463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.11/1,000.44 = 463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.11x = 1,000.44 × 463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.11x = 463,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,323.77/725.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.97

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