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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 726.76 and 402.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 726.76 and 402.82 is: 604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 726.76 = 402.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/726.76 = 402.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 726.76 × 402.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 292,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,753.46/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.16

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