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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.77, 724.94 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.77, 724.94 and 329.16 is: 493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.77 : 724.94 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.77/724.94 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.77x = 724.94 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.77x = 238,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,621.25/483.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.25

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