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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 995.94 and 473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 995.94 and 473.31 is: 653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 995.94 = 473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/995.94 = 473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 995.94 × 473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 471,388.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,388.36/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.24

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