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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.48, 731.70 and 323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.48, 731.70 and 323.42 is: 484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.48 : 731.70 = 323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.48/731.70 = 323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.48x = 731.70 × 323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.48x = 236,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,642.76/488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.45

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