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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.60, 725.44 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.60, 725.44 and 278.08 is: 417.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.60 : 725.44 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.60/725.44 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.60x = 725.44 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.60x = 201,732.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,732.45/483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.14

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