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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.21, 725.64 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.21, 725.64 and 278.88 is: 417.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.21 : 725.64 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.21/725.64 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.21x = 725.64 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.21x = 202,366.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,366.48/484.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.93

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