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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.98, 730.82 and 323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.98, 730.82 and 323.34 is: 484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.98 : 730.82 = 323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.98/730.82 = 323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.98x = 730.82 × 323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.98x = 236,303.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,303.34/487.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.25

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