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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.92, 730.26 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.92, 730.26 and 322.88 is: 484.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.92 : 730.26 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.92/730.26 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.92x = 730.26 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.92x = 235,786.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,786.35/486.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.24

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