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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.13, 994.79 and 472.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.13, 994.79 and 472.46 is: 651.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.13 : 994.79 = 472.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.13/994.79 = 472.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.13x = 994.79 × 472.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.13x = 469,991.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,991.15/721.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.75

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