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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.86, 726.42 and 464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.86, 726.42 and 464.33 is: 697.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.86 : 726.42 = 464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.86/726.42 = 464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.86x = 726.42 × 464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.86x = 337,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,298.60/483.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.10

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