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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.47, 724.50 and 263.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.47, 724.50 and 263.91 is: 395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.47 : 724.50 = 263.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.47/724.50 = 263.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.47x = 724.50 × 263.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.47x = 191,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,202.80/483.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.48

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