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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.26, 728.28 and 476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.26, 728.28 and 476 is: 712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.26 : 728.28 = 476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.26/728.28 = 476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.26x = 728.28 × 476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.26x = 346,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,661.28/486.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.91

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