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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.73, 994.37 and 472.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.73, 994.37 and 472.38 is: 651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.73 : 994.37 = 472.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.73/994.37 = 472.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.73x = 994.37 × 472.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.73x = 469,720.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,720.50/720.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.73

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