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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.95, 724.97 and 338.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.95, 724.97 and 338.95 is: 508.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.95 : 724.97 = 338.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.95/724.97 = 338.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.95x = 724.97 × 338.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.95x = 245,728.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,728.58/482.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.81

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