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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.48, 732.96 and 479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.48, 732.96 and 479.12 is: 718.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.48 : 732.96 = 479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.48/732.96 = 479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.48x = 732.96 × 479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.48x = 351,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,175.80/488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.92

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