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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.99, 722.66 and 287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.99, 722.66 and 287.27 is: 429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.99 : 722.66 = 287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.99/722.66 = 287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.99x = 722.66 × 287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.99x = 207,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,593.49/482.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.81

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