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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.43, 731.35 and 475.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.43, 731.35 and 475.03 is: 706.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.43 : 731.35 = 475.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.43/731.35 = 475.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.43x = 731.35 × 475.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.43x = 347,414.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,414.03/491.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.94

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