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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.85, 732.53 and 474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.85, 732.53 and 474.02 is: 710.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.85 : 732.53 = 474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.85/732.53 = 474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.85x = 732.53 × 474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.85x = 347,236.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,236.89/488.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.31

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