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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 726.57 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 726.57 and 393.66 is: 589.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 726.57 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/726.57 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 726.57 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 286,021.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,021.55/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.83

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