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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.84, 724.32 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.84, 724.32 and 290.88 is: 435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.84 : 724.32 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.84/724.32 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.84x = 724.32 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.84x = 210,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,690.20/483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.45

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