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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.54, 726.30 and 398.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.54, 726.30 and 398.47 is: 597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.54 : 726.30 = 398.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.54/726.30 = 398.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.54x = 726.30 × 398.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.54x = 289,408.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,408.76/484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.29

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