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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.40, 731.40 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.40, 731.40 and 466.80 is: 699.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.40 : 731.40 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.40/731.40 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.40x = 731.40 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.40x = 341,417.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,417.52/488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.05

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