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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.66, 727.80 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.66, 727.80 and 377.20 is: 566.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.66 : 727.80 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.66/727.80 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.66x = 727.80 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.66x = 274,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,526.16/484.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.43

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