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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.23, 993.48 and 471.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.23, 993.48 and 471.56 is: 650.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.23 : 993.48 = 471.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.23/993.48 = 471.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.23x = 993.48 × 471.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.23x = 468,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,485.43/720.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.47

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