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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.62, 724.98 and 263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.62, 724.98 and 263.92 is: 395.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.62 : 724.98 = 263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.62/724.98 = 263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.62x = 724.98 × 263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.62x = 191,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,336.72/483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.63

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