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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 725.49 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 725.49 and 411.12 is: 615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 725.49 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/725.49 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 725.49 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 298,263.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,263.45/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.76

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