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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.06, 724.73 and 385.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.06, 724.73 and 385.65 is: 577.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.06 : 724.73 = 385.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.06/724.73 = 385.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.06x = 724.73 × 385.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.06x = 279,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,492.12/484.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.39

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