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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.90, 725.13 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.90, 725.13 and 467.34 is: 700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.90 : 725.13 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.90/725.13 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.90x = 725.13 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.90x = 338,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,882.25/483.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.31

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