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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.98, 723 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.98, 723 and 457.38 is: 686.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.98 : 723 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.98/723 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.98x = 723 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.98x = 330,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,685.74/481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.10

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