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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.58, 726.86 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.58, 726.86 and 279.24 is: 418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.58 : 726.86 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.58/726.86 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.58x = 726.86 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.58x = 202,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,969.08/484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.86

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