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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.75, 726.89 and 338.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.75, 726.89 and 338.57 is: 507.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.75 : 726.89 = 338.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.75/726.89 = 338.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.75x = 726.89 × 338.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.75x = 246,103.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,103.15/484.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.69

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