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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.58, 725.72 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.58, 725.72 and 329.82 is: 494.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.58 : 725.72 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.58/725.72 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.58x = 725.72 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.58x = 239,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,356.97/483.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.97

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