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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.48, 727.12 and 465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.48, 727.12 and 465.04 is: 697.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.48 : 727.12 = 465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.48/727.12 = 465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.48x = 727.12 × 465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.48x = 338,139.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,139.88/484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.94

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