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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.23, 727.33 and 398.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.23, 727.33 and 398.77 is: 598.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.23 : 727.33 = 398.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.23/727.33 = 398.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.23x = 727.33 × 398.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.23x = 290,039.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,039.41/484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.97

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