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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 723.96 and 472.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 723.96 and 472.92 is: 707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 723.96 = 472.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/723.96 = 472.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 723.96 × 472.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 342,375.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,375.16/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.80

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