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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.73, 734.11 and 472.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.73, 734.11 and 472.33 is: 709.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.73 : 734.11 = 472.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.73/734.11 = 472.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.73x = 734.11 × 472.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.73x = 346,744.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,744.57/488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.48

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