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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.52, 724.95 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.52, 724.95 and 279.18 is: 417.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.52 : 724.95 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.52/724.95 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.52x = 724.95 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.52x = 202,391.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,391.54/484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.72

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