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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.72, 726.68 and 276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.72, 726.68 and 276.25 is: 414.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.72 : 726.68 = 276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.72/726.68 = 276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.72x = 726.68 × 276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.72x = 200,744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,744.03/484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.15

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