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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.66, 726.04 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.66, 726.04 and 376.12 is: 563.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.66 : 726.04 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.66/726.04 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.66x = 726.04 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.66x = 273,078.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,078.16/484.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.44

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