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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.23, 723.47 and 397.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.23, 723.47 and 397.57 is: 595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.23 : 723.47 = 397.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.23/723.47 = 397.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.23x = 723.47 × 397.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.23x = 287,629.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,629.97/483.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.22

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