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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.96, 724.68 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.96, 724.68 and 380.34 is: 569.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.96 : 724.68 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.96/724.68 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.96x = 724.68 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.96x = 275,624.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,624.79/483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.52

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