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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.71, 998.03 and 475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.71, 998.03 and 475.24 is: 655.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.71 : 998.03 = 475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.71/998.03 = 475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.71x = 998.03 × 475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.71x = 474,303.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,303.78/723.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.38

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