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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.62, 999.18 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.62, 999.18 and 476.04 is: 656.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.62 : 999.18 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.62/999.18 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.62x = 999.18 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.62x = 475,649.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,649.65/724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.41

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