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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.96, 721.44 and 470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.96, 721.44 and 470.64 is: 705.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.96 : 721.44 = 470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.96/721.44 = 470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.96x = 721.44 × 470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.96x = 339,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,538.52/480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.96

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