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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.32, 726.48 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.32, 726.48 and 322.32 is: 483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.32 : 726.48 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.32/726.48 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.32x = 726.48 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.32x = 234,159.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,159.03/484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.48

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