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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.01, 722.73 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.01, 722.73 and 288.12 is: 431.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.01 : 722.73 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.01/722.73 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.01x = 722.73 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.01x = 208,231.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,231.38/483.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.11

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