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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.86, 726.52 and 322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.86, 726.52 and 322.64 is: 483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.86 : 726.52 = 322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.86/726.52 = 322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.86x = 726.52 × 322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.86x = 234,404.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,404.41/484.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.45

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