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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.36, 995.62 and 472.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.36, 995.62 and 472.59 is: 652.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.36 : 995.62 = 472.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.36/995.62 = 472.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.36x = 995.62 × 472.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.36x = 470,512.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,512.71/721.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.26

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