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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.46, 1,001.41 and 476.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.46, 1,001.41 and 476.99 is: 658.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.46 : 1,001.41 = 476.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.46/1,001.41 = 476.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.46x = 1,001.41 × 476.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.46x = 477,663.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,663.87/725.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.43

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