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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.63, 725.44 and 477.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.63, 725.44 and 477.55 is: 716.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.63 : 725.44 = 477.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.63/725.44 = 477.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.63x = 725.44 × 477.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.63x = 346,433.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,433.87/483.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.32

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