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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.37, 724.65 and 328.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.37, 724.65 and 328.87 is: 493.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.37 : 724.65 = 328.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.37/724.65 = 328.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.37x = 724.65 × 328.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.37x = 238,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,315.65/483.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.03

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