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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.28, 724.44 and 407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.28, 724.44 and 407.36 is: 609.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.28 : 724.44 = 407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.28/724.44 = 407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.28x = 724.44 × 407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.28x = 295,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,107.88/484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.37

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