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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.98, 722.24 and 325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.98, 722.24 and 325.23 is: 487.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.98 : 722.24 = 325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.98/722.24 = 325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.98x = 722.24 × 325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.98x = 234,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,891.00/481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.34

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