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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 725.36 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 725.36 and 278.01 is: 417.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 725.36 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/725.36 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 725.36 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 201,655.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,655.94/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.09

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