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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 725.96 and 331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 725.96 and 331.29 is: 496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 725.96 = 331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/725.96 = 331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 725.96 × 331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 240,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,504.12/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.52

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