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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.52, 932.48 and 484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.52, 932.48 and 484.72 is: 727.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.52 : 932.48 = 484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.52/932.48 = 484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.52x = 932.48 × 484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.52x = 451,991.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,991.71/621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.24

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