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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.91, 723.54 and 459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.91, 723.54 and 459.88 is: 690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.91 : 723.54 = 459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.91/723.54 = 459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.91x = 723.54 × 459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.91x = 332,745.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,745.56/481.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.48

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