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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.78, 724.37 and 385.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.78, 724.37 and 385.82 is: 577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.78 : 724.37 = 385.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.78/724.37 = 385.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.78x = 724.37 × 385.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.78x = 279,470.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,470.88/483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.68

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