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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 720.96 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 720.96 and 410.40 is: 612.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 720.96 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/720.96 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 720.96 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 295,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,881.98/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.14

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