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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.40, 725.37 and 447.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.40, 725.37 and 447.22 is: 671.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.40 : 725.37 = 447.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.40/725.37 = 447.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.40x = 725.37 × 447.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.40x = 324,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,399.97/483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.08

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