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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.61, 726.91 and 279.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.61, 726.91 and 279.05 is: 418.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.61 : 726.91 = 279.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.61/726.91 = 279.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.61x = 726.91 × 279.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.61x = 202,839.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,839.90/484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.57

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