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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.23, 725.66 and 316.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.23, 725.66 and 316.73 is: 475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.23 : 725.66 = 316.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.23/725.66 = 316.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.23x = 725.66 × 316.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.23x = 229,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,839.71/483.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.63

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