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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.04, 718.20 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.04, 718.20 and 463.32 is: 690.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.04 : 718.20 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.04/718.20 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.04x = 718.20 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.04x = 332,756.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,756.42/482.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.31

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