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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.73, 724.38 and 320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.73, 724.38 and 320.92 is: 480.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.73 : 724.38 = 320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.73/724.38 = 320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.73x = 724.38 × 320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.73x = 232,468.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,468.03/483.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.57

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