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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.48, 724.87 and 438.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.48, 724.87 and 438.93 is: 656.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.48 : 724.87 = 438.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.48/724.87 = 438.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.48x = 724.87 × 438.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.48x = 318,167.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,167.19/484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.72

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