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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.10, 995.40 and 472.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.10, 995.40 and 472.34 is: 652.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.10 : 995.40 = 472.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.10/995.40 = 472.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.10x = 995.40 × 472.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.10x = 470,167.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,167.24/721.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.01

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