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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.64, 724.09 and 328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.64, 724.09 and 328.73 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.64 : 724.09 = 328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.64/724.09 = 328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.64x = 724.09 × 328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.64x = 238,026.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,026.28/483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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