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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.29, 726.03 and 321.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.29, 726.03 and 321.62 is: 482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.29 : 726.03 = 321.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.29/726.03 = 321.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.29x = 726.03 × 321.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.29x = 233,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,502.14/484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.15

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