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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.84, 998.10 and 474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.84, 998.10 and 474.84 is: 654.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.84 : 998.10 = 474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.84/998.10 = 474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.84x = 998.10 × 474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.84x = 473,937.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,937.80/723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.75

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