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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.80, 725.49 and 381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.80, 725.49 and 381.38 is: 570.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.80 : 725.49 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.80/725.49 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.80x = 725.49 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.80x = 276,683.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,683.75/484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.72

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