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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.64, 722.76 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.64, 722.76 and 328 is: 491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.64 : 722.76 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.64/722.76 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.64x = 722.76 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.64x = 237,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,065.28/482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.18

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