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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.33, 997.92 and 474.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.33, 997.92 and 474.79 is: 655.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.33 : 997.92 = 474.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.33/997.92 = 474.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.33x = 997.92 × 474.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.33x = 473,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,797.45/723.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.03

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