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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.98, 727.50 and 460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.98, 727.50 and 460.38 is: 690.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.98 : 727.50 = 460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.98/727.50 = 460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.98x = 727.50 × 460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.98x = 334,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,926.45/484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.60

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