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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.89, 995.76 and 473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.89, 995.76 and 473.31 is: 652.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.89 : 995.76 = 473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.89/995.76 = 473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.89x = 995.76 × 473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.89x = 471,303.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,303.17/721.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.87

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