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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.36, 718.88 and 466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.36, 718.88 and 466.52 is: 698.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.36 : 718.88 = 466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.36/718.88 = 466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.36x = 718.88 × 466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.36x = 335,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,371.90/480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.17

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