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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.51, 999.51 and 475.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.51, 999.51 and 475.51 is: 656.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.51 : 999.51 = 475.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.51/999.51 = 475.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.51x = 999.51 × 475.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.51x = 475,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,277.00/724.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.00

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