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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.62, 997.32 and 474.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.62, 997.32 and 474.31 is: 654.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.62 : 997.32 = 474.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.62/997.32 = 474.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.62x = 997.32 × 474.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.62x = 473,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,038.85/722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.62

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