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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.14, 724.47 and 277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.14, 724.47 and 277.65 is: 416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.14 : 724.47 = 277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.14/724.47 = 277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.14x = 724.47 × 277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.14x = 201,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,149.10/483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.34

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