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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.98, 724.44 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.98, 724.44 and 353.94 is: 529.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.98 : 724.44 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.98/724.44 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.98x = 724.44 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.98x = 256,408.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,408.29/483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.79

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