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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.92, 723.34 and 466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.92, 723.34 and 466.44 is: 698.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.92 : 723.34 = 466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.92/723.34 = 466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.92x = 723.34 × 466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.92x = 337,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,394.71/482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.66

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