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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.22, 724.38 and 287.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.22, 724.38 and 287.74 is: 431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.22 : 724.38 = 287.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.22/724.38 = 287.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.22x = 724.38 × 287.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.22x = 208,433.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,433.10/483.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.34

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