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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.86, 725.67 and 430.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.86, 725.67 and 430.86 is: 644.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.86 : 725.67 = 430.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.86/725.67 = 430.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.86x = 725.67 × 430.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.86x = 312,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,662.18/484.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.85

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