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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.89, 724.70 and 289.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.89, 724.70 and 289.01 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.89 : 724.70 = 289.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.89/724.70 = 289.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.89x = 724.70 × 289.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.89x = 209,448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,448.08/483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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