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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.57, 726.87 and 322.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.57, 726.87 and 322.57 is: 483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.57 : 726.87 = 322.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.57/726.87 = 322.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.57x = 726.87 × 322.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.57x = 234,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,466.46/484.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.86

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