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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.53, 997.62 and 471.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.53, 997.62 and 471.62 is: 650.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.53 : 997.62 = 471.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.53/997.62 = 471.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.53x = 997.62 × 471.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.53x = 470,498.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,498.27/723.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.28

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