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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.07, 996.60 and 473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.07, 996.60 and 473.31 is: 653.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.07 : 996.60 = 473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.07/996.60 = 473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.07x = 996.60 × 473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.07x = 471,700.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,700.75/722.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.26

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