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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.69, 725.75 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.69, 725.75 and 329.52 is: 494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.69 : 725.75 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.69/725.75 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.69x = 725.75 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.69x = 239,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,147.49/483.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.42

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