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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.57, 725.64 and 471.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.57, 725.64 and 471.41 is: 705.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.57 : 725.64 = 471.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.57/725.64 = 471.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.57x = 725.64 × 471.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.57x = 342,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,073.95/484.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.93

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