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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.80, 725.70 and 329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.80, 725.70 and 329.90 is: 494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.80 : 725.70 = 329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.80/725.70 = 329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.80x = 725.70 × 329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.80x = 239,408.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,408.43/483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.85

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