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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.86, 725.49 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.86, 725.49 and 264.76 is: 396.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.86 : 725.49 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.86/725.49 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.86x = 725.49 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.86x = 192,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,078.92/483.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.97

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