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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.37, 723.12 and 286.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.37, 723.12 and 286.89 is: 430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.37 : 723.12 = 286.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.37/723.12 = 286.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.37x = 723.12 × 286.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.37x = 207,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,455.90/482.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.08

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