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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.42, 723.90 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.42, 723.90 and 431.16 is: 645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.42 : 723.90 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.42/723.90 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.42x = 723.90 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.42x = 312,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,116.72/483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.64

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