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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.60, 718.73 and 469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.60, 718.73 and 469.24 is: 700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.60 : 718.73 = 469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.60/718.73 = 469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.60x = 718.73 × 469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.60x = 337,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,256.87/481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.28

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