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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.64, 738.30 and 471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.64, 738.30 and 471 is: 707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.64 : 738.30 = 471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.64/738.30 = 471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.64x = 738.30 × 471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.64x = 347,739.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,739.30/491.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.30

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