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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.08, 744.88 and 471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.08, 744.88 and 471.68 is: 708.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.08 : 744.88 = 471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.08/744.88 = 471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.08x = 744.88 × 471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.08x = 351,345.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,345.00/496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.24

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