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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.30, 726.44 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.30, 726.44 and 329.12 is: 493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.30 : 726.44 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.30/726.44 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.30x = 726.44 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.30x = 239,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,088.57/484.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.68

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