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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.90, 727.50 and 481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.90, 727.50 and 481.50 is: 723.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.90 : 727.50 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.90/727.50 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.90x = 727.50 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.90x = 350,291.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,291.25/483.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.89

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