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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.06, 726.71 and 465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.06, 726.71 and 465.30 is: 697.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.06 : 726.71 = 465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.06/726.71 = 465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.06x = 726.71 × 465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.06x = 338,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,135.84/485.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.11

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