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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 733.62 and 483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 733.62 and 483 is: 722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 733.62 = 483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/733.62 = 483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 733.62 × 483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 354,338.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,338.46/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.49

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