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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.42, 724.50 and 277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.42, 724.50 and 277.86 is: 416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.42 : 724.50 = 277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.42/724.50 = 277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.42x = 724.50 × 277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.42x = 201,309.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,309.57/483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.43

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