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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.03, 722.93 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.03, 722.93 and 396.36 is: 593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.03 : 722.93 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.03/722.93 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.03x = 722.93 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.03x = 286,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,538.55/483.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.21

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