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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.95, 1,001.46 and 463.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.95, 1,001.46 and 463.78 is: 639.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.95 : 1,001.46 = 463.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.95/1,001.46 = 463.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.95x = 1,001.46 × 463.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.95x = 464,457.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,457.12/725.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.79

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