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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.29, 725.52 and 374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.29, 725.52 and 374.79 is: 561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.29 : 725.52 = 374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.29/725.52 = 374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.29x = 725.52 × 374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.29x = 271,917.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,917.64/484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.48

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