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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.12, 728.32 and 464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.12, 728.32 and 464.48 is: 697.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.12 : 728.32 = 464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.12/728.32 = 464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.12x = 728.32 × 464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.12x = 338,290.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,290.07/485.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.33

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