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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.77, 724.75 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.77, 724.75 and 329.27 is: 493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.77 : 724.75 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.77/724.75 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.77x = 724.75 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.77x = 238,633.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,633.99/483.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.28

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