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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.49, 727.64 and 320.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.49, 727.64 and 320.11 is: 480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.49 : 727.64 = 320.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.49/727.64 = 320.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.49x = 727.64 × 320.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.49x = 232,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,924.84/484.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.76

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