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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.12, 720 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.12, 720 and 467.52 is: 696.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.12 : 720 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.12/720 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.12x = 720 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.12x = 336,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,614.40/483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.75

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