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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.23, 752.52 and 483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.23, 752.52 and 483.27 is: 724.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.23 : 752.52 = 483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.23/752.52 = 483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.23x = 752.52 × 483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.23x = 363,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,670.34/502.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.11

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