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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.16, 733.96 and 468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.16, 733.96 and 468.40 is: 702.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.16 : 733.96 = 468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.16/733.96 = 468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.16x = 733.96 × 468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.16x = 343,786.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,786.86/489.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.81

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