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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.48, 750 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.48, 750 and 471.04 is: 710.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.48 : 750 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.48/750 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.48x = 750 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.48x = 353,280
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,280/497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.14

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