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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.66, 726.46 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.66, 726.46 and 289.04 is: 434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.66 : 726.46 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.66/726.46 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.66x = 726.46 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.66x = 209,976.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,976.00/483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.14

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