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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.47, 726 and 264.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.47, 726 and 264.91 is: 396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.47 : 726 = 264.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.47/726 = 264.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.47x = 726 × 264.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.47x = 192,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,324.66/484.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.98

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