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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.83, 722.75 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.83, 722.75 and 328.14 is: 492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.83 : 722.75 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.83/722.75 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.83x = 722.75 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.83x = 237,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,161.54/481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.21

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