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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.98, 725.63 and 439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.98, 725.63 and 439.43 is: 657.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.98 : 725.63 = 439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.98/725.63 = 439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.98x = 725.63 × 439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.98x = 318,857.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,857.77/484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.47

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