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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.28, 735.92 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.28, 735.92 and 468.72 is: 702.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.28 : 735.92 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.28/735.92 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.28x = 735.92 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.28x = 344,940.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,940.42/491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.13

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