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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.74, 993.97 and 471.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.74, 993.97 and 471.97 is: 650.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.74 : 993.97 = 471.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.74/993.97 = 471.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.74x = 993.97 × 471.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.74x = 469,125.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,125.85/720.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.89

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