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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.46, 997.14 and 470.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.46, 997.14 and 470.72 is: 649.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.46 : 997.14 = 470.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.46/997.14 = 470.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.46x = 997.14 × 470.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.46x = 469,373.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,373.74/722.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.69

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