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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.58, 1,000.44 and 476.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.58, 1,000.44 and 476.36 is: 656.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.58 : 1,000.44 = 476.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.58/1,000.44 = 476.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.58x = 1,000.44 × 476.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.58x = 476,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,564.86/725.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.80

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