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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 725.50 and 321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 725.50 and 321.88 is: 482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 725.50 = 321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/725.50 = 321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 725.50 × 321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 233,523.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,523.94/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.93

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