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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.26, 721.35 and 477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.26, 721.35 and 477.90 is: 711.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.26 : 721.35 = 477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.26/721.35 = 477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.26x = 721.35 × 477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.26x = 344,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,730.78/484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.87

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