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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.40, 723.34 and 425.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.40, 723.34 and 425.35 is: 636.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.40 : 723.34 = 425.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.40/723.34 = 425.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.40x = 723.34 × 425.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.40x = 307,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,672.67/483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.48

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