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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.77, 724.14 and 467.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.77, 724.14 and 467.71 is: 700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.77 : 724.14 = 467.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.77/724.14 = 467.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.77x = 724.14 × 467.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.77x = 338,685.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,685.71/483.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.09

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