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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.58, 996.18 and 473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.58, 996.18 and 473.12 is: 653.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.58 : 996.18 = 473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.58/996.18 = 473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.58x = 996.18 × 473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.58x = 471,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,312.68/721.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.17

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