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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.43, 725.86 and 471.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.43, 725.86 and 471.61 is: 706.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.43 : 725.86 = 471.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.43/725.86 = 471.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.43x = 725.86 × 471.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.43x = 342,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,324.33/484.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.66

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