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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.87, 726.09 and 376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.87, 726.09 and 376.29 is: 564.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.87 : 726.09 = 376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.87/726.09 = 376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.87x = 726.09 × 376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.87x = 273,220.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,220.41/483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.66

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