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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 720.16 and 465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 720.16 and 465.92 is: 695.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 720.16 = 465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/720.16 = 465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 720.16 × 465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 335,536.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,536.95/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.04

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