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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.93, 724.95 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.93, 724.95 and 321.66 is: 481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.93 : 724.95 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.93/724.95 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.93x = 724.95 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.93x = 233,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,187.42/483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.86

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