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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.58, 994.45 and 472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.58, 994.45 and 472.12 is: 651.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.58 : 994.45 = 472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.58/994.45 = 472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.58x = 994.45 × 472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.58x = 469,499.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,499.73/720.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.56

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