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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.66, 721.68 and 467.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.66, 721.68 and 467.08 is: 699.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.66 : 721.68 = 467.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.66/721.68 = 467.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.66x = 721.68 × 467.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.66x = 337,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,082.29/481.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.83

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