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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 725.26 and 458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 725.26 and 458.88 is: 688.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 725.26 = 458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/725.26 = 458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 725.26 × 458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 332,807.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,807.31/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.36

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