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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.14, 723.83 and 401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.14, 723.83 and 401.73 is: 601.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.14 : 723.83 = 401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.14/723.83 = 401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.14x = 723.83 × 401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.14x = 290,782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,782.22/483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.87

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