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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.60, 725.28 and 278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.60, 725.28 and 278.68 is: 417.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.60 : 725.28 = 278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.60/725.28 = 278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.60x = 725.28 × 278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.60x = 202,121.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,121.03/484.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.09

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