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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.85, 724.56 and 339.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.85, 724.56 and 339.67 is: 508.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.85 : 724.56 = 339.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.85/724.56 = 339.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.85x = 724.56 × 339.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.85x = 246,111.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,111.30/483.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.65

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