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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.32, 995.76 and 473.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.32, 995.76 and 473.55 is: 652.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.32 : 995.76 = 473.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.32/995.76 = 473.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.32x = 995.76 × 473.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.32x = 471,538.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,538.41/722.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.81

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