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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 725.05 and 288.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 725.05 and 288.97 is: 432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 725.05 = 288.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/725.05 = 288.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 725.05 × 288.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 209,516.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,516.25/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.73

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