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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.20, 727.53 and 439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.20, 727.53 and 439.26 is: 660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.20 : 727.53 = 439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.20/727.53 = 439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.20x = 727.53 × 439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.20x = 319,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,574.83/484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.01

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