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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.77, 726.58 and 414.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.77, 726.58 and 414.51 is: 622.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.77 : 726.58 = 414.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.77/726.58 = 414.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.77x = 726.58 × 414.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.77x = 301,175.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,175.19/483.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.57

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