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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.31, 725.11 and 288.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.31, 725.11 and 288.27 is: 432.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.31 : 725.11 = 288.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.31/725.11 = 288.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.31x = 725.11 × 288.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.31x = 209,027.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,027.46/483.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.49

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