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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.60, 723.96 and 339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.60, 723.96 and 339.24 is: 507.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.60 : 723.96 = 339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.60/723.96 = 339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.60x = 723.96 × 339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.60x = 245,596.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,596.19/483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.85

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