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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.84, 737.04 and 470.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.84, 737.04 and 470.24 is: 704.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.84 : 737.04 = 470.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.84/737.04 = 470.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.84x = 737.04 × 470.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.84x = 346,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,585.69/491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.67

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