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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.51, 725.28 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.51, 725.28 and 291 is: 436.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.51 : 725.28 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.51/725.28 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.51x = 725.28 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.51x = 211,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,056.48/483.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.51

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