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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.90, 724.66 and 337.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.90, 724.66 and 337.79 is: 505.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.90 : 724.66 = 337.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.90/724.66 = 337.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.90x = 724.66 × 337.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.90x = 244,782.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,782.90/483.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.86

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