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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.68, 723.30 and 289.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.68, 723.30 and 289.84 is: 434.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.68 : 723.30 = 289.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.68/723.30 = 289.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.68x = 723.30 × 289.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.68x = 209,641.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,641.27/482.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.33

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