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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.70, 995.42 and 472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.70, 995.42 and 472.62 is: 651.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.70 : 995.42 = 472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.70/995.42 = 472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.70x = 995.42 × 472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.70x = 470,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,455.40/721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.87

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