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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.88, 998.52 and 475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.88, 998.52 and 475.30 is: 655.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.88 : 998.52 = 475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.88/998.52 = 475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.88x = 998.52 × 475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.88x = 474,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,591.56/723.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.63

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