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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.29, 993.60 and 472.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.29, 993.60 and 472.01 is: 651.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.29 : 993.60 = 472.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.29/993.60 = 472.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.29x = 993.60 × 472.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.29x = 468,989.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,989.14/720.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.11

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