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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.88, 724.34 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.88, 724.34 and 339.16 is: 507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.88 : 724.34 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.88/724.34 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.88x = 724.34 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.88x = 245,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,667.15/483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.70

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