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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.62, 726.48 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.62, 726.48 and 264.92 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.62 : 726.48 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.62/726.48 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.62x = 726.48 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.62x = 192,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,459.08/484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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