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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.61, 727.95 and 470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.61, 727.95 and 470.93 is: 707.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.61 : 727.95 = 470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.61/727.95 = 470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.61x = 727.95 × 470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.61x = 342,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,809.85/484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.40

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