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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.96, 726.64 and 471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.96, 726.64 and 471.68 is: 708.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.96 : 726.64 = 471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.96/726.64 = 471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.96x = 726.64 × 471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.96x = 342,741.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,741.56/483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.20

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