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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.05, 998.36 and 474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.05, 998.36 and 474.28 is: 654.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.05 : 998.36 = 474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.05/998.36 = 474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.05x = 998.36 × 474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.05x = 473,494.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,494.82/723.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.86

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