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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.10, 722.82 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.10, 722.82 and 328.35 is: 492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.10 : 722.82 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.10/722.82 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.10x = 722.82 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.10x = 237,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,341.89/482.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.31

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