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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.17, 724.08 and 475.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.17, 724.08 and 475.53 is: 711.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.17 : 724.08 = 475.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.17/724.08 = 475.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.17x = 724.08 × 475.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.17x = 344,321.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,321.76/484.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.16

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