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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.34, 999.64 and 475.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.34, 999.64 and 475.27 is: 655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.34 : 999.64 = 475.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.34/999.64 = 475.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.34x = 999.64 × 475.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.34x = 475,097.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,097.00/724.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.90

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