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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.64, 739.80 and 472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.64, 739.80 and 472 is: 708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.64 : 739.80 = 472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.64/739.80 = 472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.64x = 739.80 × 472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.64x = 349,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,185.60/492.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.80

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