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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.66, 740.96 and 472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.66, 740.96 and 472.12 is: 707.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.66 : 740.96 = 472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.66/740.96 = 472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.66x = 740.96 × 472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.66x = 349,822.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,822.04/494.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.20

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