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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 730.80 and 475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 730.80 and 475.92 is: 717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 730.80 = 475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/730.80 = 475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 730.80 × 475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 347,802.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,802.34/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.77

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