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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.62, 726.18 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.62, 726.18 and 321.72 is: 482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.62 : 726.18 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.62/726.18 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.62x = 726.18 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.62x = 233,626.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,626.63/484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.08

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