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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.01, 725.04 and 386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.01, 725.04 and 386.68 is: 579.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.01 : 725.04 = 386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.01/725.04 = 386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.01x = 725.04 × 386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.01x = 280,355.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,355.69/484.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.23

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