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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 724.74 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 724.74 and 255 is: 382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 724.74 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/724.74 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 724.74 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 184,808.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,808.70/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.63

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