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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.06, 998.49 and 475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.06, 998.49 and 475.30 is: 655.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.06 : 998.49 = 475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.06/998.49 = 475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.06x = 998.49 × 475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.06x = 474,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,582.30/724.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.45

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