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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.66, 735.58 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.66, 735.58 and 464.80 is: 698.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.66 : 735.58 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.66/735.58 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.66x = 735.58 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.66x = 341,897.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,897.58/489.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.23

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