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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.80, 725.76 and 436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.80, 725.76 and 436.80 is: 653.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.80 : 725.76 = 436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.80/725.76 = 436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.80x = 725.76 × 436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.80x = 317,011.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,011.97/484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.90

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