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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 727.08 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 727.08 and 322.50 is: 483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 727.08 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/727.08 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 727.08 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 234,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,483.30/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.55

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