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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.03, 729.15 and 472.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.03, 729.15 and 472.67 is: 709.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.03 : 729.15 = 472.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.03/729.15 = 472.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.03x = 729.15 × 472.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.03x = 344,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,647.33/486.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.11

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