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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.56, 999.98 and 476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.56, 999.98 and 476.10 is: 657.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.56 : 999.98 = 476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.56/999.98 = 476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.56x = 999.98 × 476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.56x = 476,090.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,090.48/724.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.08

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