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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.61, 725.10 and 288.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.61, 725.10 and 288.89 is: 432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.61 : 725.10 = 288.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.61/725.10 = 288.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.61x = 725.10 × 288.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.61x = 209,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,474.14/484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.25

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