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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.79, 726.37 and 475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.79, 726.37 and 475.59 is: 714.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.79 : 726.37 = 475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.79/726.37 = 475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.79x = 726.37 × 475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.79x = 345,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,451.76/483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.05

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