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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.35, 997.56 and 474.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.35, 997.56 and 474.57 is: 654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.35 : 997.56 = 474.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.35/997.56 = 474.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.35x = 997.56 × 474.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.35x = 473,412.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,412.05/723.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.48

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