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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 723.23 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 723.23 and 287.64 is: 430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 723.23 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/723.23 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 723.23 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 208,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,028.44/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.38

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