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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.34, 727.43 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.34, 727.43 and 415.08 is: 623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.34 : 727.43 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.34/727.43 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.34x = 727.43 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.34x = 301,939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,939.57/484.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.41

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