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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.77, 725.64 and 468.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.77, 725.64 and 468.71 is: 701.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.77 : 725.64 = 468.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.77/725.64 = 468.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.77x = 725.64 × 468.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.77x = 340,114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,114.72/484.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.60

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