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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.67, 998.81 and 474.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.67, 998.81 and 474.55 is: 654.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.67 : 998.81 = 474.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.67/998.81 = 474.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.67x = 998.81 × 474.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.67x = 473,985.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,985.29/723.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.97

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