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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.52, 725.85 and 407.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.52, 725.85 and 407.97 is: 611.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.52 : 725.85 = 407.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.52/725.85 = 407.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.52x = 725.85 × 407.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.52x = 296,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,125.02/484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.18

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