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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 726.96 and 430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 726.96 and 430.80 is: 646.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 726.96 = 430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/726.96 = 430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 726.96 × 430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 313,174.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,174.37/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.31

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