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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.73, 737.30 and 472.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.73, 737.30 and 472.37 is: 709.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.73 : 737.30 = 472.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.73/737.30 = 472.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.73x = 737.30 × 472.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.73x = 348,275.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,275.90/490.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.72

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