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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.05, 999.62 and 475.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.05, 999.62 and 475.81 is: 656.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.05 : 999.62 = 475.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.05/999.62 = 475.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.05x = 999.62 × 475.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.05x = 475,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,621.82/724.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.89

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