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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.14, 725.57 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.14, 725.57 and 264.86 is: 396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.14 : 725.57 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.14/725.57 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.14x = 725.57 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.14x = 192,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,169.52/484.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.93

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