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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.26, 725.06 and 288.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.26, 725.06 and 288.37 is: 432.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.26 : 725.06 = 288.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.26/725.06 = 288.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.26x = 725.06 × 288.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.26x = 209,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,081.93/483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.65

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