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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.97, 727.58 and 279.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.97, 727.58 and 279.67 is: 419.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.97 : 727.58 = 279.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.97/727.58 = 279.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.97x = 727.58 × 279.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.97x = 203,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,482.30/484.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.58

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