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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.26, 996.45 and 473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.26, 996.45 and 473.86 is: 653.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.26 : 996.45 = 473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.26/996.45 = 473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.26x = 996.45 × 473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.26x = 472,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,177.80/722.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.75

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