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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.26, 726.50 and 392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.26, 726.50 and 392.59 is: 590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.26 : 726.50 = 392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.26/726.50 = 392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.26x = 726.50 × 392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.26x = 285,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,218.52/483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.19

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