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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.09, 725.50 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.09, 725.50 and 470.08 is: 704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.09 : 725.50 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.09/725.50 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.09x = 725.50 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.09x = 341,043.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,043.04/484.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.50

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