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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.11, 996.62 and 474.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.11, 996.62 and 474.15 is: 654.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.11 : 996.62 = 474.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.11/996.62 = 474.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.11x = 996.62 × 474.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.11x = 472,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,541.80/722.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.39

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