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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.94, 997.58 and 474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.94, 997.58 and 474.74 is: 655.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.94 : 997.58 = 474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.94/997.58 = 474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.94x = 997.58 × 474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.94x = 473,591.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,591.13/722.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.09

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