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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.12, 997.56 and 474.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.12, 997.56 and 474.33 is: 654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.12 : 997.56 = 474.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.12/997.56 = 474.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.12x = 997.56 × 474.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.12x = 473,172.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,172.63/723.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.35

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