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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.10, 725.04 and 328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.10, 725.04 and 328.56 is: 493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.10 : 725.04 = 328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.10/725.04 = 328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.10x = 725.04 × 328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.10x = 238,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,221.59/483.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.11

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