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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.99, 724.17 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.99, 724.17 and 379.50 is: 567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.99 : 724.17 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.99/724.17 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.99x = 724.17 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.99x = 274,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,822.52/483.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.83

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