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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.87, 726.21 and 438.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.87, 726.21 and 438.51 is: 658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.87 : 726.21 = 438.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.87/726.21 = 438.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.87x = 726.21 × 438.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.87x = 318,450.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,450.35/483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.13

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