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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.55, 997.23 and 474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.55, 997.23 and 474.06 is: 654.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.55 : 997.23 = 474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.55/997.23 = 474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.55x = 997.23 × 474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.55x = 472,746.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,746.85/722.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.28

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