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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.20, 994.23 and 484.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.20, 994.23 and 484.74 is: 668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.20 : 994.23 = 484.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.20/994.23 = 484.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.20x = 994.23 × 484.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.20x = 481,943.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,943.05/721.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.25

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