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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.42, 997.77 and 475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.42, 997.77 and 475.02 is: 655.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.42 : 997.77 = 475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.42/997.77 = 475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.42x = 997.77 × 475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.42x = 473,960.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,960.71/723.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.17

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