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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.59, 726.16 and 414.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.59, 726.16 and 414.81 is: 621.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.59 : 726.16 = 414.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.59/726.16 = 414.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.59x = 726.16 × 414.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.59x = 301,214.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,214.80/484.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.59

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