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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.02, 1,001.01 and 476.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.02, 1,001.01 and 476.35 is: 657.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.02 : 1,001.01 = 476.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.02/1,001.01 = 476.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.02x = 1,001.01 × 476.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.02x = 476,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,831.11/725.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.68

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