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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.44, 731.04 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.44, 731.04 and 470.08 is: 703.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.44 : 731.04 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.44/731.04 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.44x = 731.04 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.44x = 343,647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,647.28/488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.56

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