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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.96, 996.99 and 474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.96, 996.99 and 474.50 is: 654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.96 : 996.99 = 474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.96/996.99 = 474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.96x = 996.99 × 474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.96x = 473,066.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,066.77/722.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.35

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