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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.24, 730.17 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.24, 730.17 and 323.88 is: 486.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.24 : 730.17 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.24/730.17 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.24x = 730.17 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.24x = 236,487.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,487.46/486.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.36

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