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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.48, 806.76 and 483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.48, 806.76 and 483 is: 724.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.48 : 806.76 = 483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.48/806.76 = 483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.48x = 806.76 × 483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.48x = 389,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,665.08/537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.99

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