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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.01, 722.61 and 479.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.01, 722.61 and 479.50 is: 717.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.01 : 722.61 = 479.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.01/722.61 = 479.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.01x = 722.61 × 479.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.01x = 346,489.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,489.69/483.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.36

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