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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.46, 725.54 and 329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.46, 725.54 and 329.02 is: 493.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.46 : 725.54 = 329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.46/725.54 = 329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.46x = 725.54 × 329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.46x = 238,717.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,717.17/483.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.77

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