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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.50, 725.76 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.50, 725.76 and 403.08 is: 603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.50 : 725.76 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.50/725.76 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.50x = 725.76 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.50x = 292,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,539.34/484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.80

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