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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.16, 723.45 and 329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.16, 723.45 and 329.38 is: 493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.16 : 723.45 = 329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.16/723.45 = 329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.16x = 723.45 × 329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.16x = 238,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,290.12/483.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.20

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