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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.28, 995.82 and 472.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.28, 995.82 and 472.96 is: 652.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.28 : 995.82 = 472.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.28/995.82 = 472.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.28x = 995.82 × 472.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.28x = 470,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,983.03/721.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.98

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