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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.03, 732.15 and 474.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.03, 732.15 and 474.67 is: 712.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.03 : 732.15 = 474.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.03/732.15 = 474.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.03x = 732.15 × 474.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.03x = 347,529.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,529.64/488.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.11

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