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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.96, 726.84 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.96, 726.84 and 322.68 is: 483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.96 : 726.84 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.96/726.84 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.96x = 726.84 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.96x = 234,536.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,536.73/484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.62

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