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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.01, 725.33 and 479.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.01, 725.33 and 479.23 is: 719.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.01 : 725.33 = 479.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.01/725.33 = 479.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.01x = 725.33 × 479.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.01x = 347,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,597.50/483.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.65

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