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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.82, 728.01 and 460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.82, 728.01 and 460.16 is: 690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.82 : 728.01 = 460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.82/728.01 = 460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.82x = 728.01 × 460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.82x = 334,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,997.44/484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.98

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