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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.11, 726.78 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.11, 726.78 and 412.43 is: 619.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.11 : 726.78 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.11/726.78 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.11x = 726.78 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.11x = 299,742.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,742.24/484.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.16

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