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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.10, 994.02 and 471.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.10, 994.02 and 471.34 is: 650.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.10 : 994.02 = 471.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.10/994.02 = 471.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.10x = 994.02 × 471.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.10x = 468,521.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,521.39/720.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.63

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