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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.24, 731.28 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.24, 731.28 and 472.08 is: 707.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.24 : 731.28 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.24/731.28 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.24x = 731.28 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.24x = 345,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,222.66/488.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.08

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