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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.74, 726.30 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.74, 726.30 and 322.02 is: 482.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.74 : 726.30 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.74/726.30 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.74x = 726.30 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.74x = 233,883.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,883.13/484.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.49

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