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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.16, 1,000.35 and 459.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.16, 1,000.35 and 459.15 is: 633.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.16 : 1,000.35 = 459.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.16/1,000.35 = 459.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.16x = 1,000.35 × 459.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.16x = 459,310.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,310.70/725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.39

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