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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.71, 725.22 and 432.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.71, 725.22 and 432.41 is: 648.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.71 : 725.22 = 432.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.71/725.22 = 432.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.71x = 725.22 × 432.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.71x = 313,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,588.75/483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.31

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