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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 724.93 and 329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 724.93 and 329.05 is: 493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 724.93 = 329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/724.93 = 329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 724.93 × 329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 238,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,538.22/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.30

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