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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.30, 721 and 477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.30, 721 and 477.16 is: 711.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.30 : 721 = 477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.30/721 = 477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.30x = 721 × 477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.30x = 344,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,032.36/483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.84

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