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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.04, 724.98 and 321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.04, 724.98 and 321.32 is: 481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.04 : 724.98 = 321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.04/724.98 = 321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.04x = 724.98 × 321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.04x = 232,950.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,950.57/484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.26

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