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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.16, 725.71 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.16, 725.71 and 288.54 is: 433.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.16 : 725.71 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.16/725.71 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.16x = 725.71 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.16x = 209,392.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,392.73/483.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.39

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