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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.92, 723.66 and 446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.92, 723.66 and 446.92 is: 669.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.92 : 723.66 = 446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.92/723.66 = 446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.92x = 723.66 × 446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.92x = 323,418.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,418.13/482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.71

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