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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.67, 726.09 and 403.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.67, 726.09 and 403.48 is: 605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.67 : 726.09 = 403.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.67/726.09 = 403.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.67x = 726.09 × 403.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.67x = 292,962.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,962.79/483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.71

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