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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.88, 723.66 and 328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.88, 723.66 and 328.56 is: 492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.88 : 723.66 = 328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.88/723.66 = 328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.88x = 723.66 × 328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.88x = 237,765.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,765.73/482.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.39

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