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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.21, 724.68 and 277.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.21, 724.68 and 277.47 is: 416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.21 : 724.68 = 277.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.21/724.68 = 277.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.21x = 724.68 × 277.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.21x = 201,076.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,076.96/483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.13

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