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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.20, 724.49 and 266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.20, 724.49 and 266.93 is: 400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.20 : 724.49 = 266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.20/724.49 = 266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.20x = 724.49 × 266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.20x = 193,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,387.88/483.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.22

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