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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.79, 727.26 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.79, 727.26 and 416.13 is: 624.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.79 : 727.26 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.79/727.26 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.79x = 727.26 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.79x = 302,634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,634.70/484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.27

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