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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.09, 723.72 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.09, 723.72 and 277.04 is: 415.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.09 : 723.72 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.09/723.72 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.09x = 723.72 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.09x = 200,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,495.77/483.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.03

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