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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 727.48 and 279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 727.48 and 279.50 is: 419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 727.48 = 279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/727.48 = 279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 727.48 × 279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 203,330.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,330.66/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.31

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