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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.06, 997.11 and 474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.06, 997.11 and 474.30 is: 654.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.06 : 997.11 = 474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.06/997.11 = 474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.06x = 997.11 × 474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.06x = 472,929.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,929.27/723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.07

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