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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.19, 723.42 and 326.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.19, 723.42 and 326.67 is: 490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.19 : 723.42 = 326.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.19/723.42 = 326.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.19x = 723.42 × 326.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.19x = 236,319.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,319.61/482.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.10

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