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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.95, 724.72 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.95, 724.72 and 372.84 is: 559.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.95 : 724.72 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.95/724.72 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.95x = 724.72 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.95x = 270,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,204.60/482.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.49

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