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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.72, 994.32 and 472.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.72, 994.32 and 472.36 is: 651.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.72 : 994.32 = 472.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.72/994.32 = 472.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.72x = 994.32 × 472.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.72x = 469,677.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,677.00/720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.68

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