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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.71, 727.08 and 404.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.71, 727.08 and 404.13 is: 606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.71 : 727.08 = 404.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.71/727.08 = 404.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.71x = 727.08 × 404.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.71x = 293,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,834.84/484.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.21

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