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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.64, 996.20 and 472.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.64, 996.20 and 472.98 is: 652.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.64 : 996.20 = 472.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.64/996.20 = 472.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.64x = 996.20 × 472.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.64x = 471,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,182.68/721.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.93

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