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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.33, 726.92 and 319.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.33, 726.92 and 319.33 is: 479.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.33 : 726.92 = 319.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.33/726.92 = 319.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.33x = 726.92 × 319.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.33x = 232,125.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,125.77/484.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.28

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