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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.10, 725.26 and 411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.10, 725.26 and 411.42 is: 617.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.10 : 725.26 = 411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.10/725.26 = 411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.10x = 725.26 × 411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.10x = 298,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,386.47/483.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.65

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