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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.77, 727.53 and 279.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.77, 727.53 and 279.51 is: 419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.77 : 727.53 = 279.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.77/727.53 = 279.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.77x = 727.53 × 279.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.77x = 203,351.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,351.91/484.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.48

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