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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.90, 725.31 and 387.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.90, 725.31 and 387.51 is: 580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.90 : 725.31 = 387.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.90/725.31 = 387.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.90x = 725.31 × 387.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.90x = 281,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,064.88/483.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.83

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