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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.86, 725.02 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.86, 725.02 and 321.64 is: 481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.86 : 725.02 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.86/725.02 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.86x = 725.02 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.86x = 233,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,195.43/483.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.95

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