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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.75, 996.36 and 485.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.75, 996.36 and 485.74 is: 670.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.75 : 996.36 = 485.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.75/996.36 = 485.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.75x = 996.36 × 485.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.75x = 483,971.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,971.91/721.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.55

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