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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 726.36 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 726.36 and 328.54 is: 493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 726.36 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/726.36 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 726.36 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 238,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,638.31/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.34

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