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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.13, 725.51 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.13, 725.51 and 431.16 is: 647.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.13 : 725.51 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.13/725.51 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.13x = 725.51 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.13x = 312,810.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,810.89/483.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.47

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