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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.53, 724.77 and 287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.53, 724.77 and 287.91 is: 432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.53 : 724.77 = 287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.53/724.77 = 287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.53x = 724.77 × 287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.53x = 208,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,668.53/482.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.45

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