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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.12, 728.88 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.12, 728.88 and 329.82 is: 494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.12 : 728.88 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.12/728.88 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.12x = 728.88 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.12x = 240,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,399.20/486.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.53

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