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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 723.38 and 437.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 723.38 and 437.93 is: 655.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 723.38 = 437.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/723.38 = 437.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 723.38 × 437.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 316,784.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,784.00/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.22

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