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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.98, 725.94 and 321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.98, 725.94 and 321.76 is: 482.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.98 : 725.94 = 321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.98/725.94 = 321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.98x = 725.94 × 321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.98x = 233,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,578.45/483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.62

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