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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.12, 738.72 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.12, 738.72 and 470.08 is: 704.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.12 : 738.72 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.12/738.72 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.12x = 738.72 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.12x = 347,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,257.50/493.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.20

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