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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.53, 725.29 and 391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.53, 725.29 and 391.26 is: 586.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.53 : 725.29 = 391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.53/725.29 = 391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.53x = 725.29 × 391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.53x = 283,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,776.97/483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.89

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