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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.87, 724.85 and 239.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.87, 724.85 and 239.65 is: 359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.87 : 724.85 = 239.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.87/724.85 = 239.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.87x = 724.85 × 239.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.87x = 173,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,710.30/483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.00

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