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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.48, 725.66 and 392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.48, 725.66 and 392.75 is: 588.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.48 : 725.66 = 392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.48/725.66 = 392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.48x = 725.66 × 392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.48x = 285,001.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,001.57/484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.26

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