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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.26, 727.14 and 426.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.26, 727.14 and 426.97 is: 641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.26 : 727.14 = 426.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.26/727.14 = 426.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.26x = 727.14 × 426.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.26x = 310,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,463.01/484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.10

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