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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.70, 726.74 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.70, 726.74 and 319.98 is: 479.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.70 : 726.74 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.70/726.74 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.70x = 726.74 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.70x = 232,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,544.59/484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.78

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