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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.80, 727.14 and 322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.80, 727.14 and 322.38 is: 483.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.80 : 727.14 = 322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.80/727.14 = 322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.80x = 727.14 × 322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.80x = 234,415.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,415.39/484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.53

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