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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.04, 729.69 and 424.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.04, 729.69 and 424.27 is: 636.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.04 : 729.69 = 424.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.04/729.69 = 424.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.04x = 729.69 × 424.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.04x = 309,585.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,585.58/486.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.95

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