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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.70, 726.33 and 320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.70, 726.33 and 320.06 is: 479.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.70 : 726.33 = 320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.70/726.33 = 320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.70x = 726.33 × 320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.70x = 232,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,469.18/484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.61

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