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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.19, 724.97 and 290.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.19, 724.97 and 290.95 is: 436.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.19 : 724.97 = 290.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.19/724.97 = 290.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.19x = 724.97 × 290.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.19x = 210,928.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,928.57/483.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.53

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