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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 724.49 and 326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 724.49 and 326.73 is: 489.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 724.49 = 326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/724.49 = 326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 724.49 × 326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 236,710.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,710.98/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.60

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