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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.71, 729.05 and 323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.71, 729.05 and 323.90 is: 485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.71 : 729.05 = 323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.71/729.05 = 323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.71x = 729.05 × 323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.71x = 236,134.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,134.03/486.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.17

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