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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.36, 726.42 and 407.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.36, 726.42 and 407.38 is: 610.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.36 : 726.42 = 407.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.36/726.42 = 407.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.36x = 726.42 × 407.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.36x = 295,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,928.98/484.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.97

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