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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.46, 999.06 and 475.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.46, 999.06 and 475.99 is: 656.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.46 : 999.06 = 475.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.46/999.06 = 475.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.46x = 999.06 × 475.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.46x = 475,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,542.57/724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.41

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