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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.28, 724.57 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.28, 724.57 and 248.44 is: 372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.28 : 724.57 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.28/724.57 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.28x = 724.57 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.28x = 180,008.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,008.55/483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.48

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