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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.28, 730.94 and 323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.28, 730.94 and 323.80 is: 485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.28 : 730.94 = 323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.28/730.94 = 323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.28x = 730.94 × 323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.28x = 236,674.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,674.93/487.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.70

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