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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.12, 726.90 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.12, 726.90 and 387.64 is: 582.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.12 : 726.90 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.12/726.90 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.12x = 726.90 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.12x = 281,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,775.52/484.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.04

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