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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484, 724.32 and 455.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484, 724.32 and 455.92 is: 682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484 : 724.32 = 455.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484/724.32 = 455.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484x = 724.32 × 455.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484x = 330,231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,231.97/484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.30

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