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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.75, 735.12 and 479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.75, 735.12 and 479.88 is: 720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.75 : 735.12 = 479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.75/735.12 = 479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.75x = 735.12 × 479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.75x = 352,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,769.39/489.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.31

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