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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.06, 724.75 and 321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.06, 724.75 and 321.38 is: 482.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.06 : 724.75 = 321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.06/724.75 = 321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.06x = 724.75 × 321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.06x = 232,920.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,920.16/483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.18

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