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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.59, 726.26 and 470.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.59, 726.26 and 470.58 is: 705.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.59 : 726.26 = 470.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.59/726.26 = 470.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.59x = 726.26 × 470.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.59x = 341,761.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,761.08/484.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.26

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