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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.02, 998.02 and 474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.02, 998.02 and 474.39 is: 654.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.02 : 998.02 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.02/998.02 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.02x = 998.02 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.02x = 473,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,451.30/723.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.83

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