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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.66, 725.49 and 409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.66, 725.49 and 409.84 is: 614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.66 : 725.49 = 409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.66/725.49 = 409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.66x = 725.49 × 409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.66x = 297,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,333.01/483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.76

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