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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.24, 998.22 and 474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.24, 998.22 and 474.96 is: 655.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.24 : 998.22 = 474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.24/998.22 = 474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.24x = 998.22 × 474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.24x = 474,114.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,114.57/723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.54

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