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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.07, 999.30 and 475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.07, 999.30 and 475.59 is: 656.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.07 : 999.30 = 475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.07/999.30 = 475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.07x = 999.30 × 475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.07x = 475,257.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,257.09/724.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.37

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