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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.74, 726.03 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.74, 726.03 and 321.66 is: 481.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.74 : 726.03 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.74/726.03 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.74x = 726.03 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.74x = 233,534.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,534.81/484.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.77

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