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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.57, 999.99 and 476.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.57, 999.99 and 476.09 is: 657.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.57 : 999.99 = 476.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.57/999.99 = 476.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.57x = 999.99 × 476.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.57x = 476,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,085.24/724.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.06

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