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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.06, 489.08 and 82.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.06, 489.08 and 82.58 is: 123.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.06 : 489.08 = 82.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.06/489.08 = 82.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.06x = 489.08 × 82.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.06x = 40,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,389.66/326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.87

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