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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 725.46 and 414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 725.46 and 414.28 is: 621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 725.46 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/725.46 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 725.46 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 300,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,543.57/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.27

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