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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.54, 724.80 and 397.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.54, 724.80 and 397.47 is: 595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.54 : 724.80 = 397.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.54/724.80 = 397.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.54x = 724.80 × 397.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.54x = 288,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,086.26/483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.79

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