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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.13, 723.67 and 327.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.13, 723.67 and 327.05 is: 489.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.13 : 723.67 = 327.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.13/723.67 = 327.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.13x = 723.67 × 327.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.13x = 236,673.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,673.03/483.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.88

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