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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.27, 725.63 and 392.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.27, 725.63 and 392.55 is: 589.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.27 : 725.63 = 392.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.27/725.63 = 392.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.27x = 725.63 × 392.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.27x = 284,844.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,844.09/483.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.41

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