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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.20, 997.92 and 474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.20, 997.92 and 474.44 is: 654.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.20 : 997.92 = 474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.20/997.92 = 474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.20x = 997.92 × 474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.20x = 473,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,453.16/723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.66

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