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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.74, 997.62 and 474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.74, 997.62 and 474.22 is: 654.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.74 : 997.62 = 474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.74/997.62 = 474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.74x = 997.62 × 474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.74x = 473,091.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,091.36/722.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.58

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