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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.67, 724.60 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.67, 724.60 and 239.46 is: 358.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.67 : 724.60 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.67/724.60 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.67x = 724.60 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.67x = 173,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,512.72/483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.74

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