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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.26, 726.72 and 330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.26, 726.72 and 330.12 is: 495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.26 : 726.72 = 330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.26/726.72 = 330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.26x = 726.72 × 330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.26x = 239,904.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,904.81/484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.40

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