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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.68, 723.06 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.68, 723.06 and 474.12 is: 711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.68 : 723.06 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.68/723.06 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.68x = 723.06 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.68x = 342,817.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,817.21/481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.71

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