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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.64, 998.35 and 475.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.64, 998.35 and 475.10 is: 655.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.64 : 998.35 = 475.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.64/998.35 = 475.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.64x = 998.35 × 475.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.64x = 474,311.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,311.09/723.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.45

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