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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.09, 727.07 and 462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.09, 727.07 and 462.44 is: 694.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.09 : 727.07 = 462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.09/727.07 = 462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.09x = 727.07 × 462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.09x = 336,225.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,225.76/484.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.56

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