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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.98, 725.96 and 240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.98, 725.96 and 240.47 is: 360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.98 : 725.96 = 240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.98/725.96 = 240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.98x = 725.96 × 240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.98x = 174,571.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,571.29/483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.70

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