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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.38, 993.87 and 471.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.38, 993.87 and 471.84 is: 650.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.38 : 993.87 = 471.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.38/993.87 = 471.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.38x = 993.87 × 471.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.38x = 468,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,947.62/720.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.97

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