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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 725.30 and 288.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 725.30 and 288.70 is: 432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 725.30 = 288.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/725.30 = 288.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 725.30 × 288.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 209,394.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,394.11/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.47

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