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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.80, 726.48 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.80, 726.48 and 279.06 is: 418.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.80 : 726.48 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.80/726.48 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.80x = 726.48 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.80x = 202,731.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,731.51/484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.18

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