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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.08, 724.01 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.08, 724.01 and 277.34 is: 415.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.08 : 724.01 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.08/724.01 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.08x = 724.01 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.08x = 200,791.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,791.93/483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.65

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