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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.05, 723.67 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.05, 723.67 and 239.45 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.05 : 723.67 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.05/723.67 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.05x = 723.67 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.05x = 173,278.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,278.56/483.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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