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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.25, 729.42 and 322.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.25, 729.42 and 322.41 is: 482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.25 : 729.42 = 322.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.25/729.42 = 322.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.25x = 729.42 × 322.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.25x = 235,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,172.30/487.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.66

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