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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 725.58 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 725.58 and 292.56 is: 438.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 725.58 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/725.58 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 725.58 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 212,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,275.68/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.84

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