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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.25, 993.54 and 471.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.25, 993.54 and 471.51 is: 650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.25 : 993.54 = 471.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.25/993.54 = 471.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.25x = 993.54 × 471.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.25x = 468,464.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,464.05/720.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.42

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