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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.68, 725.72 and 462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.68, 725.72 and 462.92 is: 694.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.68 : 725.72 = 462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.68/725.72 = 462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.68x = 725.72 × 462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.68x = 335,944.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,944.36/483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.57

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