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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.97, 996.26 and 472.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.97, 996.26 and 472.89 is: 652.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.97 : 996.26 = 472.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.97/996.26 = 472.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.97x = 996.26 × 472.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.97x = 471,119.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,119.03/721.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.55

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