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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.84, 731.52 and 460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.84, 731.52 and 460.32 is: 695.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.84 : 731.52 = 460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.84/731.52 = 460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.84x = 731.52 × 460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.84x = 336,733.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,733.29/483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.96

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