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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 720.18 and 466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 720.18 and 466.32 is: 695.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 720.18 = 466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/720.18 = 466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 720.18 × 466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 335,834.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,834.34/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.65

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