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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.66, 726.36 and 464.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.66, 726.36 and 464.09 is: 696.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.66 : 726.36 = 464.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.66/726.36 = 464.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.66x = 726.36 × 464.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.66x = 337,092.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,092.78/483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.96

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