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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482, 724.60 and 446.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482, 724.60 and 446.36 is: 671.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482 : 724.60 = 446.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482/724.60 = 446.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482x = 724.60 × 446.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482x = 323,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,432.46/482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.02

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