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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.59, 724.98 and 329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.59, 724.98 and 329.14 is: 493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.59 : 724.98 = 329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.59/724.98 = 329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.59x = 724.98 × 329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.59x = 238,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,617.98/483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.43

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