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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.12, 729.94 and 324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.12, 729.94 and 324.22 is: 485.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.12 : 729.94 = 324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.12/729.94 = 324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.12x = 729.94 × 324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.12x = 236,661.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,661.15/487.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.84

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