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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.44, 723.87 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.44, 723.87 and 328.27 is: 492.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.44 : 723.87 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.44/723.87 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.44x = 723.87 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.44x = 237,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,624.80/482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.55

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