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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.70, 754.73 and 483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.70, 754.73 and 483 is: 719.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.70 : 754.73 = 483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.70/754.73 = 483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.70x = 754.73 × 483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.70x = 364,532.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,532.18/506.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.42

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