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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.04, 747.58 and 483.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.04, 747.58 and 483.59 is: 720.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.04 : 747.58 = 483.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.04/747.58 = 483.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.04x = 747.58 × 483.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.04x = 361,519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,519.79/502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.10

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