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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.97, 726.08 and 278.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.97, 726.08 and 278.67 is: 418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.97 : 726.08 = 278.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.97/726.08 = 278.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.97x = 726.08 × 278.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.97x = 202,336.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,336.71/483.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.08

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