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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.32, 727.29 and 411.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.32, 727.29 and 411.83 is: 618.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.32 : 727.29 = 411.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.32/727.29 = 411.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.32x = 727.29 × 411.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.32x = 299,516.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,516.20/484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.43

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