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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.28, 996.45 and 473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.28, 996.45 and 473.19 is: 653.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.28 : 996.45 = 473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.28/996.45 = 473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.28x = 996.45 × 473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.28x = 471,510.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,510.18/721.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.71

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