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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.49, 996.06 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.49, 996.06 and 473.40 is: 652.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.49 : 996.06 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.49/996.06 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.49x = 996.06 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.49x = 471,534.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,534.80/722.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.65

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