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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.33, 725.56 and 462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.33, 725.56 and 462.46 is: 692.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.33 : 725.56 = 462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.33/725.56 = 462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.33x = 725.56 × 462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.33x = 335,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,542.48/484.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.80

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