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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.45, 733.49 and 472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.45, 733.49 and 472.25 is: 709.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.45 : 733.49 = 472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.45/733.49 = 472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.45x = 733.49 × 472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.45x = 346,390.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,390.65/488.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.16

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