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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.17, 730.26 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.17, 730.26 and 472.08 is: 704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.17 : 730.26 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.17/730.26 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.17x = 730.26 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.17x = 344,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,738.78/489.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.75

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