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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.91, 723.07 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.91, 723.07 and 329.13 is: 492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.91 : 723.07 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.91/723.07 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.91x = 723.07 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.91x = 237,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,985.84/482.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.82

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