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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.64, 724.50 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.64, 724.50 and 277.58 is: 415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.64 : 724.50 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.64/724.50 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.64x = 724.50 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.64x = 201,106.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,106.71/483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.82

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