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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.31, 998.26 and 474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.31, 998.26 and 474.84 is: 655.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.31 : 998.26 = 474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.31/998.26 = 474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.31x = 998.26 × 474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.31x = 474,013.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,013.78/723.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.34

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