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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.28, 995.07 and 472.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.28, 995.07 and 472.19 is: 652.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.28 : 995.07 = 472.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.28/995.07 = 472.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.28x = 995.07 × 472.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.28x = 469,862.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,862.10/720.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.33

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