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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.98, 726.22 and 403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.98, 726.22 and 403.58 is: 604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.98 : 726.22 = 403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.98/726.22 = 403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.98x = 726.22 × 403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.98x = 293,087.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,087.87/484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.33

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