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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.09, 729.18 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.09, 729.18 and 323.28 is: 484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.09 : 729.18 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.09/729.18 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.09x = 729.18 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.09x = 235,729.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,729.31/486.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.95

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