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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.66, 734.08 and 463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.66, 734.08 and 463.80 is: 696.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.66 : 734.08 = 463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.66/734.08 = 463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.66x = 734.08 × 463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.66x = 340,466.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,466.30/488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.73

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