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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 726.34 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 726.34 and 468.44 is: 701.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 726.34 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/726.34 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 726.34 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 340,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,246.71/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.66

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