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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.28, 994.32 and 471.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.28, 994.32 and 471.88 is: 651.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.28 : 994.32 = 471.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.28/994.32 = 471.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.28x = 994.32 × 471.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.28x = 469,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,199.72/720.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.41

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