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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.42, 724.63 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.42, 724.63 and 321.18 is: 481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.42 : 724.63 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.42/724.63 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.42x = 724.63 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.42x = 232,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,736.66/483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.44

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