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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.66, 724.70 and 465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.66, 724.70 and 465.68 is: 697.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.66 : 724.70 = 465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.66/724.70 = 465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.66x = 724.70 × 465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.66x = 337,481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,481.27/483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.77

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