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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.24, 726 and 418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.24, 726 and 418.44 is: 628.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.24 : 726 = 418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.24/726 = 418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.24x = 726 × 418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.24x = 303,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,787.44/483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.65

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