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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.87, 722.50 and 287.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.87, 722.50 and 287.97 is: 430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.87 : 722.50 = 287.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.87/722.50 = 287.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.87x = 722.50 × 287.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.87x = 208,058.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,058.33/482.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.88

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