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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.16, 726.40 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.16, 726.40 and 403.52 is: 605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.16 : 726.40 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.16/726.40 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.16x = 726.40 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.16x = 293,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,116.93/484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.41

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