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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.67, 723.02 and 326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.67, 723.02 and 326.02 is: 488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.67 : 723.02 = 326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.67/723.02 = 326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.67x = 723.02 × 326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.67x = 235,715.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,715.37/482.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.36

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