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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 723.06 and 478.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 723.06 and 478.98 is: 714.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 723.06 = 478.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/723.06 = 478.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 723.06 × 478.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 346,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,331.28/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.20

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