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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.71, 730.06 and 323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.71, 730.06 and 323.22 is: 484.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.71 : 730.06 = 323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.71/730.06 = 323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.71x = 730.06 × 323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.71x = 235,969.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,969.19/486.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.83

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