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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.13, 997.31 and 474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.13, 997.31 and 474.26 is: 654.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.13 : 997.31 = 474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.13/997.31 = 474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.13x = 997.31 × 474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.13x = 472,980.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,980.44/723.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.08

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