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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 725.35 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 725.35 and 321.22 is: 481.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 725.35 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/725.35 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 725.35 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 232,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,996.93/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.84

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