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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 727.02 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 727.02 and 393.84 is: 590.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 727.02 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/727.02 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 727.02 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 286,329.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,329.56/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.91

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