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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.40, 993.84 and 471.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.40, 993.84 and 471.76 is: 650.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.40 : 993.84 = 471.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.40/993.84 = 471.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.40x = 993.84 × 471.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.40x = 468,853.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,853.96/720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.82

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