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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.74, 723.32 and 458.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.74, 723.32 and 458.58 is: 688.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.74 : 723.32 = 458.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.74/723.32 = 458.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.74x = 723.32 × 458.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.74x = 331,700.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,700.09/481.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.55

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