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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.77, 726.44 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.77, 726.44 and 435.44 is: 653.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.77 : 726.44 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.77/726.44 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.77x = 726.44 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.77x = 316,315.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,315.22/483.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.86

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