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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.04, 724.38 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.04, 724.38 and 277.76 is: 416.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.04 : 724.38 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.04/724.38 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.04x = 724.38 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.04x = 201,203.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,203.79/483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.54

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