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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.48, 726.81 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.48, 726.81 and 280.36 is: 420.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.48 : 726.81 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.48/726.81 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.48x = 726.81 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.48x = 203,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,768.45/484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.59

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