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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 722.84 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 722.84 and 406.62 is: 606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 722.84 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/722.84 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 722.84 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 293,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,919.17/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.79

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