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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096, 1,644 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096, 1,644 and 326.48 is: 489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096 : 1,644 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096/1,644 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096x = 1,644 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096x = 536,733.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,733.12/1,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.72

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