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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.28, 723.84 and 472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.28, 723.84 and 472.48 is: 707.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.28 : 723.84 = 472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.28/723.84 = 472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.28x = 723.84 × 472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.28x = 341,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,999.92/483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.66

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