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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.19, 730.83 and 323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.19, 730.83 and 323.34 is: 484.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.19 : 730.83 = 323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.19/730.83 = 323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.19x = 730.83 × 323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.19x = 236,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,306.57/488.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.05

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