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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.62, 727.02 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.62, 727.02 and 375.12 is: 562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.62 : 727.02 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.62/727.02 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.62x = 727.02 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.62x = 272,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,719.74/484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.75

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