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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 726 and 442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 726 and 442.92 is: 665.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 726 = 442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/726 = 442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 726 × 442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 321,559.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,559.92/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.09

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