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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.69, 999.82 and 476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.69, 999.82 and 476.16 is: 656.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.69 : 999.82 = 476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.69/999.82 = 476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.69x = 999.82 × 476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.69x = 476,074.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,074.29/724.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.94

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