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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.41, 724.70 and 328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.41, 724.70 and 328.90 is: 493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.41 : 724.70 = 328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.41/724.70 = 328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.41x = 724.70 × 328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.41x = 238,352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,352.84/483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.07

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