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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.85, 999.63 and 476.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.85, 999.63 and 476.07 is: 656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.85 : 999.63 = 476.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.85/999.63 = 476.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.85x = 999.63 × 476.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.85x = 475,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,893.85/724.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.54

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