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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.08, 998.25 and 474.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.08, 998.25 and 474.62 is: 655.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.08 : 998.25 = 474.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.08/998.25 = 474.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.08x = 998.25 × 474.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.08x = 473,789.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,789.42/723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.24

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