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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.48, 723.27 and 287.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.48, 723.27 and 287.53 is: 431.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.48 : 723.27 = 287.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.48/723.27 = 287.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.48x = 723.27 × 287.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.48x = 207,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,961.82/482.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.03

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