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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.49, 723.21 and 426.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.49, 723.21 and 426.11 is: 636.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.49 : 723.21 = 426.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.49/723.21 = 426.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.49x = 723.21 × 426.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.49x = 308,163.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,163.40/484.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.06

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