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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.10, 999.97 and 476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.10, 999.97 and 476.32 is: 656.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.10 : 999.97 = 476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.10/999.97 = 476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.10x = 999.97 × 476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.10x = 476,305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,305.71/725.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.88

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