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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720, 993.24 and 471.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720, 993.24 and 471.24 is: 650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720 : 993.24 = 471.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720/993.24 = 471.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720x = 993.24 × 471.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720x = 468,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,054.42/720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.08

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