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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.68, 724.12 and 423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.68, 724.12 and 423.52 is: 634.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.68 : 724.12 = 423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.68/724.12 = 423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.68x = 724.12 × 423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.68x = 306,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,679.30/483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.05

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