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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.54, 725.46 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.54, 725.46 and 329.24 is: 493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.54 : 725.46 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.54/725.46 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.54x = 725.46 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.54x = 238,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,850.45/483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.96

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