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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.84, 725.04 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.84, 725.04 and 407.16 is: 610.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.84 : 725.04 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.84/725.04 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.84x = 725.04 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.84x = 295,207.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,207.29/483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.13

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