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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.48, 998.10 and 475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.48, 998.10 and 475.08 is: 655.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.48 : 998.10 = 475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.48/998.10 = 475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.48x = 998.10 × 475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.48x = 474,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,177.35/723.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.41

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