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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.09, 996.14 and 473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.09, 996.14 and 473.30 is: 652.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.09 : 996.14 = 473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.09/996.14 = 473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.09x = 996.14 × 473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.09x = 471,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,473.19/722.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.93

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