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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.62, 725.16 and 407.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.62, 725.16 and 407.06 is: 610.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.62 : 725.16 = 407.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.62/725.16 = 407.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.62x = 725.16 × 407.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.62x = 295,183.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,183.63/483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.36

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