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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.24, 998.52 and 475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.24, 998.52 and 475.13 is: 655.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.24 : 998.52 = 475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.24/998.52 = 475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.24x = 998.52 × 475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.24x = 474,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,421.82/724.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.06

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