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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 726.39 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 726.39 and 397.08 is: 596.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 726.39 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/726.39 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 726.39 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 288,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,434.94/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.49

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