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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.28, 1,083.48 and 466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.28, 1,083.48 and 466 is: 698.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.28 : 1,083.48 = 466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.28/1,083.48 = 466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.28x = 1,083.48 × 466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.28x = 504,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,901.68/723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.07

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