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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.62, 725.79 and 354.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.62, 725.79 and 354.29 is: 530.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.62 : 725.79 = 354.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.62/725.79 = 354.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.62x = 725.79 × 354.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.62x = 257,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,141.02/484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.61

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