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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.41, 726.60 and 323.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.41, 726.60 and 323.13 is: 484.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.41 : 726.60 = 323.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.41/726.60 = 323.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.41x = 726.60 × 323.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.41x = 234,786.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,786.26/484.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.68

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