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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.08, 721.64 and 473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.08, 721.64 and 473 is: 709.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.08 : 721.64 = 473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.08/721.64 = 473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.08x = 721.64 × 473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.08x = 341,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,335.72/481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.52

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