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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.12, 998.01 and 474.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.12, 998.01 and 474.81 is: 655.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.12 : 998.01 = 474.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.12/998.01 = 474.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.12x = 998.01 × 474.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.12x = 473,865.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,865.13/723.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.31

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