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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.08, 726.96 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.08, 726.96 and 446.16 is: 670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.08 : 726.96 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.08/726.96 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.08x = 726.96 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.08x = 324,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,340.47/484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.01

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