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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.55, 724.33 and 326.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.55, 724.33 and 326.89 is: 489.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.55 : 724.33 = 326.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.55/724.33 = 326.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.55x = 724.33 × 326.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.55x = 236,773.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,773.61/483.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.66

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