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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.17, 726.84 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.17, 726.84 and 403.98 is: 606.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.17 : 726.84 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.17/726.84 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.17x = 726.84 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.17x = 293,628.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,628.82/484.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.46

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