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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.33, 755.65 and 483.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.33, 755.65 and 483.63 is: 720.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.33 : 755.65 = 483.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.33/755.65 = 483.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.33x = 755.65 × 483.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.33x = 365,455.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,455.01/507.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.35

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