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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.36, 729.03 and 321.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.36, 729.03 and 321.34 is: 482.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.36 : 729.03 = 321.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.36/729.03 = 321.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.36x = 729.03 × 321.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.36x = 234,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,266.50/485.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.67

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