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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.38, 724.39 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.38, 724.39 and 458.44 is: 688.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.38 : 724.39 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.38/724.39 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.38x = 724.39 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.38x = 332,086.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,086.39/482.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.44

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