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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.51, 996.02 and 472.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.51, 996.02 and 472.84 is: 652.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.51 : 996.02 = 472.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.51/996.02 = 472.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.51x = 996.02 × 472.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.51x = 470,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,958.10/721.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.74

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