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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 996 and 472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 996 and 472.50 is: 652.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 996 = 472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/996 = 472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 996 × 472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 470,610
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,610/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.16

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