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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.29, 726.80 and 477.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.29, 726.80 and 477.09 is: 715.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.29 : 726.80 = 477.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.29/726.80 = 477.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.29x = 726.80 × 477.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.29x = 346,746.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,746.63/484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.99

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