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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.82, 727.23 and 322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.82, 727.23 and 322.82 is: 484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.82 : 727.23 = 322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.82/727.23 = 322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.82x = 727.23 × 322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.82x = 234,764.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,764.39/484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.23

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