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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.84, 724.48 and 393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.84, 724.48 and 393.28 is: 588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.84 : 724.48 = 393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.84/724.48 = 393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.84x = 724.48 × 393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.84x = 284,923.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,923.49/483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.88

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