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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.32, 723.62 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.32, 723.62 and 277.58 is: 415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.32 : 723.62 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.32/723.62 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.32x = 723.62 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.32x = 200,862.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,862.44/483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.59

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