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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.52, 727.71 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.52, 727.71 and 415.26 is: 623.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.52 : 727.71 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.52/727.71 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.52x = 727.71 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.52x = 302,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,188.85/484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.69

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