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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.61, 723.60 and 287.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.61, 723.60 and 287.89 is: 430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.61 : 723.60 = 287.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.61/723.60 = 287.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.61x = 723.60 × 287.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.61x = 208,317.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,317.20/483.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.75

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