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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.64, 996.98 and 474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.64, 996.98 and 474.10 is: 654.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.64 : 996.98 = 474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.64/996.98 = 474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.64x = 996.98 × 474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.64x = 472,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,660.86/722.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.08

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