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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.95, 725.90 and 278.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.95, 725.90 and 278.39 is: 417.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.95 : 725.90 = 278.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.95/725.90 = 278.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.95x = 725.90 × 278.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.95x = 202,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,078.28/483.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.56

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