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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.04, 726.21 and 329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.04, 726.21 and 329.73 is: 494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.04 : 726.21 = 329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.04/726.21 = 329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.04x = 726.21 × 329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.04x = 239,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,453.22/484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.70

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