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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.08, 842.21 and 484.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.08, 842.21 and 484.85 is: 726.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.08 : 842.21 = 484.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.08/842.21 = 484.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.08x = 842.21 × 484.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.08x = 408,345.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,345.20/562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.49

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