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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.66, 725.58 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.66, 725.58 and 267.48 is: 401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.66 : 725.58 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.66/725.58 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.66x = 725.58 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.66x = 194,078.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,078.14/483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.27

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