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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.18, 725.28 and 392.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.18, 725.28 and 392.97 is: 589.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.18 : 725.28 = 392.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.18/725.28 = 392.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.18x = 725.28 × 392.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.18x = 285,013.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,013.28/483.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.87

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