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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.95, 724.71 and 415.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.95, 724.71 and 415.91 is: 622.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.95 : 724.71 = 415.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.95/724.71 = 415.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.95x = 724.71 × 415.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.95x = 301,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,414.14/483.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.82

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