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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.72, 726.44 and 470.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.72, 726.44 and 470.70 is: 705.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.72 : 726.44 = 470.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.72/726.44 = 470.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.72x = 726.44 × 470.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.72x = 341,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,935.31/484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.43

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