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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.67, 724.43 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.67, 724.43 and 335.90 is: 504.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.67 : 724.43 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.67/724.43 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.67x = 724.43 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.67x = 243,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,330.74/482.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.14

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