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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.55, 726.82 and 329.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.55, 726.82 and 329.37 is: 494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.55 : 726.82 = 329.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.55/726.82 = 329.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.55x = 726.82 × 329.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.55x = 239,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,392.70/484.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.05

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