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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.15, 724.03 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.15, 724.03 and 277.41 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.15 : 724.03 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.15/724.03 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.15x = 724.03 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.15x = 200,853.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,853.16/483.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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