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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.08, 721.56 and 445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.08, 721.56 and 445.20 is: 663.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.08 : 721.56 = 445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.08/721.56 = 445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.08x = 721.56 × 445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.08x = 321,238.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,238.51/484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.61

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