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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.40, 737.66 and 471.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.40, 737.66 and 471.55 is: 706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.40 : 737.66 = 471.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.40/737.66 = 471.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.40x = 737.66 × 471.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.40x = 347,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,843.57/492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.42

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