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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.64, 726.79 and 265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.64, 726.79 and 265.43 is: 398.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.64 : 726.79 = 265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.64/726.79 = 265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.64x = 726.79 × 265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.64x = 192,906.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,906.91/484.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.04

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