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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 725.04 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 725.04 and 321.24 is: 481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 725.04 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/725.04 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 725.04 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 232,911.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,911.85/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.74

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