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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 758.16 and 483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 758.16 and 483.84 is: 725.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 758.16 = 483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/758.16 = 483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 758.16 × 483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 366,828.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,828.13/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.76

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