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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.22, 996.16 and 473.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.22, 996.16 and 473.74 is: 653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.22 : 996.16 = 473.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.22/996.16 = 473.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.22x = 996.16 × 473.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.22x = 471,920.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,920.84/722.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.43

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