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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481, 720.48 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481, 720.48 and 464.16 is: 695.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481 : 720.48 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481/720.48 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481x = 720.48 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481x = 334,418.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,418.00/481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.26

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