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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.40, 727.49 and 464.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.40, 727.49 and 464.83 is: 698.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.40 : 727.49 = 464.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.40/727.49 = 464.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.40x = 727.49 × 464.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.40x = 338,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,158.52/484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.09

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