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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.86, 726.56 and 321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.86, 726.56 and 321.96 is: 482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.86 : 726.56 = 321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.86/726.56 = 321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.86x = 726.56 × 321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.86x = 233,921.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,921.65/484.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.45

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